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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.43, 170.16 and 59.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.43, 170.16 and 59.34 is: 89.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.43 : 170.16 = 59.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.43/170.16 = 59.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.43x = 170.16 × 59.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.43x = 10,097.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,097.29/113.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.02

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