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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.86, 170.58 and 70.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.86, 170.58 and 70.40 is: 105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.86 : 170.58 = 70.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.86/170.58 = 70.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.86x = 170.58 × 70.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.86x = 12,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,008.83/113.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.47

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