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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.93, 171.17 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.93, 171.17 and 68.30 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.93 : 171.17 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.93/171.17 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.93x = 171.17 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.93x = 11,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,689.71/113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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