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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.72, 170.52 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.72, 170.52 and 65.68 is: 98.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.72 : 170.52 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.72/170.52 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.72x = 170.52 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.72x = 11,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,199.75/113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.49

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