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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.89, 170.78 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.89, 170.78 and 45.38 is: 68.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.89 : 170.78 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.89/170.78 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.89x = 170.78 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.89x = 7,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,749.14/113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.04

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