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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.50, 170.34 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.50, 170.34 and 65.44 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.50 : 170.34 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.50/170.34 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.50x = 170.34 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.50x = 11,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,147.05/113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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