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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.18, 170.06 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.18, 170.06 and 61.88 is: 92.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.18 : 170.06 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.18/170.06 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.18x = 170.06 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.18x = 10,522.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,522.15/113.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.97

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