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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.63, 170.38 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.63, 170.38 and 45.19 is: 67.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 170.38 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/170.38 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 170.38 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 7,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699.47/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.76

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