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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.96, 171.05 and 59.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.96, 171.05 and 59.89 is: 89.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.96 : 171.05 = 59.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.96/171.05 = 59.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.96x = 171.05 × 59.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.96x = 10,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,244.18/113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.89

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