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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.99, 170.85 and 45.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.99, 170.85 and 45.49 is: 68.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.99 : 170.85 = 45.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.99/170.85 = 45.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.99x = 170.85 × 45.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.99x = 7,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771.97/113.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.18

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