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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.67, 170.39 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.67, 170.39 and 77.43 is: 116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.67 : 170.39 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.67/170.39 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.67x = 170.39 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.67x = 13,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,192.91/113.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.06

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