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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.69, 170.73 and 96.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.69, 170.73 and 96.77 is: 145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.69 : 170.73 = 96.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.69/170.73 = 96.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.69x = 170.73 × 96.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.69x = 16,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,521.54/113.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.32

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