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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.67, 170.60 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.67, 170.60 and 59.58 is: 89.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.67 : 170.60 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.67/170.60 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.67x = 170.60 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.67x = 10,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,164.05/113.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.42

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