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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.86, 170.52 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.86, 170.52 and 65.80 is: 98.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.86 : 170.52 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.86/170.52 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.86x = 170.52 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.86x = 11,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,220.22/113.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.54

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