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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.96, 171.12 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.96, 171.12 and 59.96 is: 90.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.96 : 171.12 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.96/171.12 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.96x = 171.12 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.96x = 10,260.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,260.36/113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.03

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