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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.60, 170.46 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.60, 170.46 and 68.04 is: 102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.60 : 170.46 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.60/170.46 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.60x = 170.46 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.60x = 11,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,598.10/113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.10

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