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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.53, 170.20 and 62.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.53, 170.20 and 62.11 is: 93.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.53 : 170.20 = 62.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.53/170.20 = 62.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.53x = 170.20 × 62.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.53x = 10,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,571.12/113.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.11

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