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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.69, 170.93 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.69, 170.93 and 113.73 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.69 : 170.93 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.69/170.93 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.69x = 170.93 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.69x = 19,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,439.30/114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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