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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.87, 171 and 70.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.87, 171 and 70.79 is: 106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.87 : 171 = 70.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.87/171 = 70.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.87x = 171 × 70.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.87x = 12,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,105.09/113.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.31

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