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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.99, 170.85 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.99, 170.85 and 81.46 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.99 : 170.85 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.99/170.85 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.99x = 170.85 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.99x = 13,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,916.59/113.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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