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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.93, 170.78 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.93, 170.78 and 45.44 is: 68.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.93 : 170.78 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.93/170.78 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.93x = 170.78 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.93x = 7,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,760.24/113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.11

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