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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.88, 170.98 and 62.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.88, 170.98 and 62.70 is: 94.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.88 : 170.98 = 62.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.88/170.98 = 62.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.88x = 170.98 × 62.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.88x = 10,720.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,720.45/113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.14

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