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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.74, 170.71 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.74, 170.71 and 59.67 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.74 : 170.71 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.74/170.71 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.74x = 170.71 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.74x = 10,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,186.12/113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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