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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.72, 170.71 and 77.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.72, 170.71 and 77.39 is: 116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.72 : 170.71 = 77.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.72/170.71 = 77.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.72x = 170.71 × 77.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.72x = 13,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,210.20/113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.17

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