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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.92, 170.93 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.92, 170.93 and 61.88 is: 92.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.92 : 170.93 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.92/170.93 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.92x = 170.93 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.92x = 10,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,575.98/113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.84

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