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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.88, 171 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.88, 171 and 73.38 is: 110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.88 : 171 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.88/171 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.88x = 171 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.88x = 12,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,547.98/113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.19

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