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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.99, 171.05 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.99, 171.05 and 73.42 is: 110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.99 : 171.05 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.99/171.05 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.99x = 171.05 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.99x = 12,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,557.70/113.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.17

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