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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.64, 170.51 and 73.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.64, 170.51 and 73.05 is: 109.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.64 : 170.51 = 73.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.64/170.51 = 73.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.64x = 170.51 × 73.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.64x = 12,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455.76/113.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.61

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