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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.87, 170.72 and 45.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.87, 170.72 and 45.39 is: 68.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.87 : 170.72 = 45.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.87/170.72 = 45.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.87x = 170.72 × 45.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.87x = 7,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748.75/113.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.05

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