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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113, 169.44 and 55.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113, 169.44 and 55.22 is: 82.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 169.44 = 55.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/169.44 = 55.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 169.44 × 55.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 9,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,356.48/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.80

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