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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.70, 170.62 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.70, 170.62 and 59.66 is: 89.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.70 : 170.62 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.70/170.62 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.70x = 170.62 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.70x = 10,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,179.19/113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.53

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