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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.70, 170.61 and 47.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.70, 170.61 and 47.87 is: 71.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.70 : 170.61 = 47.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.70/170.61 = 47.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.70x = 170.61 × 47.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.70x = 8,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,167.10/113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.83

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