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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.59, 170.39 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.59, 170.39 and 68.03 is: 102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.59 : 170.39 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.59/170.39 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.59x = 170.39 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.59x = 11,591.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,591.63/113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.05

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