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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.73, 170.74 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.73, 170.74 and 72.59 is: 108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.73 : 170.74 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.73/170.74 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.73x = 170.74 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.73x = 12,394.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,394.49/113.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.99

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