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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.63, 170.42 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.63, 170.42 and 62.22 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 170.42 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/170.42 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 170.42 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 10,603.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,603.22/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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