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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.88, 170.68 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.88, 170.68 and 81.75 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.88 : 170.68 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.88/170.68 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.88x = 170.68 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.88x = 13,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,953.09/113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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