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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.59, 170.28 and 70.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.59, 170.28 and 70.18 is: 105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.59 : 170.28 = 70.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.59/170.28 = 70.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.59x = 170.28 × 70.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.59x = 11,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,950.25/113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.21

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