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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.62, 170.28 and 67.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.62, 170.28 and 67.86 is: 101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.62 : 170.28 = 67.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.62/170.28 = 67.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.62x = 170.28 × 67.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.62x = 11,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,555.20/113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.70

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