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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.72, 170.44 and 77.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.72, 170.44 and 77.54 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.72 : 170.44 = 77.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.72/170.44 = 77.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.72x = 170.44 × 77.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.72x = 13,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,214.87/113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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