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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.96, 170.74 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.96, 170.74 and 79.65 is: 119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.96 : 170.74 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.96/170.74 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.96x = 170.74 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.96x = 13,599.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,599.44/113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.34

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