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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.63, 170.32 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.63, 170.32 and 45.12 is: 67.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 170.32 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/170.32 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 170.32 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 7,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,684.84/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.63

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