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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.80, 170.75 and 45.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.80, 170.75 and 45.34 is: 68.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.80 : 170.75 = 45.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.80/170.75 = 45.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.80x = 170.75 × 45.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.80x = 7,741.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741.58/113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.03

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