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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.71, 170.55 and 67.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.71, 170.55 and 67.91 is: 101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.71 : 170.55 = 67.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.71/170.55 = 67.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.71x = 170.55 × 67.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.71x = 11,582.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,582.05/113.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.86

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