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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.83, 170.79 and 62.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.83, 170.79 and 62.53 is: 93.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.83 : 170.79 = 62.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.83/170.79 = 62.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.83x = 170.79 × 62.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.83x = 10,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,679.50/113.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.82

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