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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.59, 170.26 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.59, 170.26 and 62.18 is: 93.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.59 : 170.26 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.59/170.26 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.59x = 170.26 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.59x = 10,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,585.60/113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.20

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