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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.77, 170.72 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.77, 170.72 and 73.27 is: 109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.77 : 170.72 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.77/170.72 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.77x = 170.72 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.77x = 12,508.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,508.65/113.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.95

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