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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.59, 170.17 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.59, 170.17 and 89.10 is: 133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.59 : 170.17 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.59/170.17 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.59x = 170.17 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.59x = 15,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161.92/113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.48

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