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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.61, 170.35 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.61, 170.35 and 59.49 is: 89.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.61 : 170.35 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.61/170.35 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.61x = 170.35 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.61x = 10,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,134.12/113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.20

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