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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.92, 170.87 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.92, 170.87 and 45.44 is: 68.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.92 : 170.87 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.92/170.87 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.92x = 170.87 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.92x = 7,764.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,764.11/113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.16

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