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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.95, 170.67 and 73.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.95, 170.67 and 73.25 is: 109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.95 : 170.67 = 73.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.95/170.67 = 73.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.95x = 170.67 × 73.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.95x = 12,501.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,501.64/113.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.71

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