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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.95, 170.92 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.95, 170.92 and 70.74 is: 106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.95 : 170.92 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.95/170.92 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.95x = 170.92 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.95x = 12,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,091.06/113.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.11

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