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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.61, 170.59 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.61, 170.59 and 70.16 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.61 : 170.59 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.61/170.59 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.61x = 170.59 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.61x = 11,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,967.57/113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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