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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.59, 170.69 and 83.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.59, 170.69 and 83.07 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.59 : 170.69 = 83.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.59/170.69 = 83.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.59x = 170.69 × 83.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.59x = 14,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178.36/113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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