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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.65, 170.17 and 72.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.65, 170.17 and 72.95 is: 109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.65 : 170.17 = 72.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.65/170.17 = 72.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.65x = 170.17 × 72.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.65x = 12,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,413.90/113.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.23

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