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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.92, 170.76 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.92, 170.76 and 59.74 is: 89.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.92 : 170.76 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.92/170.76 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.92x = 170.76 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.92x = 10,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,201.20/113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.55

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