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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.64, 170.10 and 75.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.64, 170.10 and 75.15 is: 112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.64 : 170.10 = 75.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.64/170.10 = 75.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.64x = 170.10 × 75.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.64x = 12,783.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,783.02/113.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.49

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