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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.67, 170.58 and 62.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.67, 170.58 and 62.33 is: 93.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.67 : 170.58 = 62.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.67/170.58 = 62.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.67x = 170.58 × 62.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.67x = 10,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,632.25/113.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.54

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