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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.54, 170.31 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.54, 170.31 and 56.58 is: 84.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.54 : 170.31 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.54/170.31 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.54x = 170.31 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.54x = 9,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,636.14/113.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.87

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