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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.82, 170.60 and 62.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.82, 170.60 and 62.46 is: 93.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.82 : 170.60 = 62.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.82/170.60 = 62.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.82x = 170.60 × 62.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.82x = 10,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,655.36/113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.62

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