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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.57, 170.61 and 70.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.57, 170.61 and 70.27 is: 105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.57 : 170.61 = 70.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.57/170.61 = 70.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.57x = 170.61 × 70.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.57x = 11,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,989.45/113.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.57

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