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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.68, 170.52 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.68, 170.52 and 65.89 is: 98.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.68 : 170.52 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.68/170.52 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.68x = 170.52 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.68x = 11,235.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,235.56/113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.84

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