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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.14, 169.62 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.14, 169.62 and 58.33 is: 87.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.14 : 169.62 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.14/169.62 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.14x = 169.62 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.14x = 9,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893.93/113.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.45

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