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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.09, 639.07 and 113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.09, 639.07 and 113.75 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.09 : 639.07 = 113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.09/639.07 = 113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.09x = 639.07 × 113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.09x = 72,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,691.39/426.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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