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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.97, 171.09 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.97, 171.09 and 68.34 is: 102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.97 : 171.09 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.97/171.09 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.97x = 171.09 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.97x = 11,692.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,692.29/113.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.59

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