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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.58, 170.28 and 65.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.58, 170.28 and 65.43 is: 98.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.58 : 170.28 = 65.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.58/170.28 = 65.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.58x = 170.28 × 65.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.58x = 11,141.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,141.42/113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.09

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