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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.58, 170.62 and 70.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.58, 170.62 and 70.28 is: 105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.58 : 170.62 = 70.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.58/170.62 = 70.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.58x = 170.62 × 70.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.58x = 11,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,989.97/113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.57

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