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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.55, 170.37 and 67.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.55, 170.37 and 67.87 is: 101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.55 : 170.37 = 67.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.55/170.37 = 67.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.55x = 170.37 × 67.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.55x = 11,563.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,563.22/113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.83

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