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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.97, 170.74 and 72.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.97, 170.74 and 72.79 is: 109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.97 : 170.74 = 72.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.97/170.74 = 72.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.97x = 170.74 × 72.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.97x = 12,427.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,427.83/113.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.04

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