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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.66, 170.26 and 59.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.66, 170.26 and 59.44 is: 89.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.66 : 170.26 = 59.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.66/170.26 = 59.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.66x = 170.26 × 59.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.66x = 10,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,119.68/113.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.04

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