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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.83, 170.35 and 79.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.83, 170.35 and 79.33 is: 118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.83 : 170.35 = 79.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.83/170.35 = 79.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.83x = 170.35 × 79.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.83x = 13,513.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,513.87/113.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.72

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