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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.57, 170.24 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.57, 170.24 and 45.05 is: 67.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.57 : 170.24 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.57/170.24 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.57x = 170.24 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.57x = 7,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,669.31/113.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.53

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