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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.92, 170.92 and 59.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.92, 170.92 and 59.80 is: 89.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.92 : 170.92 = 59.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.92/170.92 = 59.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.92x = 170.92 × 59.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.92x = 10,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221.02/113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.72

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