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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.78, 170.26 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.78, 170.26 and 73.08 is: 109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.78 : 170.26 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.78/170.26 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.78x = 170.26 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.78x = 12,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,442.60/113.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.36

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