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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 170.69 and 66.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 170.69 and 66.89 is: 100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 170.69 = 66.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/170.69 = 66.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 170.69 × 66.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 11,417.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,417.45/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.36

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