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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.86, 170.71 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.86, 170.71 and 79.52 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.86 : 170.71 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.86/170.71 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.86x = 170.71 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.86x = 13,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575.10/113.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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