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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.74, 170.78 and 91.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.74, 170.78 and 91.11 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.74 : 170.78 = 91.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.74/170.78 = 91.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.74x = 170.78 × 91.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.74x = 15,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,559.76/113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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