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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.85, 170.73 and 77.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.85, 170.73 and 77.97 is: 116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.85 : 170.73 = 77.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.85/170.73 = 77.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.85x = 170.73 × 77.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.85x = 13,311.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,311.82/113.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.92

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