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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.75, 170.51 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.75, 170.51 and 45.24 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.75 : 170.51 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.75/170.51 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.75x = 170.51 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.75x = 7,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,713.65/113.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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