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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.55, 170.19 and 59.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.55, 170.19 and 59.55 is: 89.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.55 : 170.19 = 59.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.55/170.19 = 59.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.55x = 170.19 × 59.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.55x = 10,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,134.81/113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.25

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