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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 170.43 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 170.43 and 68.16 is: 102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 170.43 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/170.43 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 170.43 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 11,616.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,616.51/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.11

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