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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.99, 170.89 and 59.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.99, 170.89 and 59.11 is: 88.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.99 : 170.89 = 59.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.99/170.89 = 59.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.99x = 170.89 × 59.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.99x = 10,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,100.73/113.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.61

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