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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.92, 170.83 and 77.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.92, 170.83 and 77.42 is: 116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.92 : 170.83 = 77.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.92/170.83 = 77.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.92x = 170.83 × 77.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.92x = 13,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,225.66/113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.10

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