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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.79, 170.87 and 71.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.79, 170.87 and 71.31 is: 107.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.79 : 170.87 = 71.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.79/170.87 = 71.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.79x = 170.87 × 71.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.79x = 12,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,184.74/113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.08

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