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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.53, 170.73 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.53, 170.73 and 113.31 is: 168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.53 : 170.73 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.53/170.73 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.53x = 170.73 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.53x = 19,345.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,345.42/114.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.92

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