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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.96, 170.91 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.96, 170.91 and 59.87 is: 89.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.96 : 170.91 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.96/170.91 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.96x = 170.91 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.96x = 10,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,231.53/113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.79

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