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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.85, 170.56 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.85, 170.56 and 65.61 is: 98.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.85 : 170.56 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.85/170.56 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.85x = 170.56 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.85x = 11,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,190.44/113.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.29

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