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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.79, 170.64 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.79, 170.64 and 68.13 is: 102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.79 : 170.64 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.79/170.64 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.79x = 170.64 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.79x = 11,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,625.70/113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.17

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