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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.70, 170.51 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.70, 170.51 and 45.16 is: 67.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.70 : 170.51 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.70/170.51 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.70x = 170.51 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.70x = 7,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699.58/113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.72

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