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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.92, 171.15 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.92, 171.15 and 73.42 is: 110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.92 : 171.15 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.92/171.15 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.92x = 171.15 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.92x = 12,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,565.83/113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.30

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