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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.89, 170.73 and 70.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.89, 170.73 and 70.53 is: 105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.89 : 170.73 = 70.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.89/170.73 = 70.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.89x = 170.73 × 70.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.89x = 12,041.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,041.59/113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.73

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