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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.91, 171.03 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.91, 171.03 and 65.25 is: 97.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.91 : 171.03 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.91/171.03 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.91x = 171.03 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.91x = 11,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,159.71/113.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.97

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