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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.96, 170.88 and 73.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.96, 170.88 and 73.40 is: 110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.96 : 170.88 = 73.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.96/170.88 = 73.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.96x = 170.88 × 73.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.96x = 12,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,542.59/113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.06

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