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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.63, 170.33 and 62.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.63, 170.33 and 62.26 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 170.33 = 62.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/170.33 = 62.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 170.33 × 62.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 10,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,604.48/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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