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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.81, 170.98 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.81, 170.98 and 65.75 is: 98.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.81 : 170.98 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.81/170.98 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.81x = 170.98 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.81x = 11,240.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,240.92/113.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.77

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