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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.70, 170.55 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.70, 170.55 and 45.27 is: 67.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.70 : 170.55 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.70/170.55 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.70x = 170.55 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.70x = 7,720.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720.76/113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.91

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