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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.92, 170.87 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.92, 170.87 and 45.47 is: 68.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.92 : 170.87 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.92/170.87 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.92x = 170.87 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.92x = 7,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,769.46/113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.20

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