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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.64, 170.60 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.64, 170.60 and 73.14 is: 109.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.64 : 170.60 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.64/170.60 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.64x = 170.60 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.64x = 12,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,477.32/113.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.80

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