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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.91, 170.70 and 77.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.91, 170.70 and 77.28 is: 115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.91 : 170.70 = 77.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.91/170.70 = 77.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.91x = 170.70 × 77.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.91x = 13,191.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191.70/113.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.81

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