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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.89, 170.80 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.89, 170.80 and 65.77 is: 98.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.89 : 170.80 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.89/170.80 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.89x = 170.80 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.89x = 11,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,233.52/113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.63

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