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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.65, 170.73 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.65, 170.73 and 81.23 is: 122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.65 : 170.73 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.65/170.73 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.65x = 170.73 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.65x = 13,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,867.14/113.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.02

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