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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.90, 170.91 and 73.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.90, 170.91 and 73.31 is: 110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.90 : 170.91 = 73.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.90/170.91 = 73.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.90x = 170.91 × 73.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.90x = 12,529.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,529.41/113.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.00

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