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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.68, 170.56 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.68, 170.56 and 73.12 is: 109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.68 : 170.56 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.68/170.56 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.68x = 170.56 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.68x = 12,471.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,471.35/113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.71

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