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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.83, 169.24 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.83, 169.24 and 55.02 is: 82.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.83 : 169.24 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.83/169.24 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.83x = 169.24 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.83x = 9,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,311.58/112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.53

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