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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.02, 169.46 and 55.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.02, 169.46 and 55.26 is: 82.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.02 : 169.46 = 55.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.02/169.46 = 55.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.02x = 169.46 × 55.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.02x = 9,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,364.29/113.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.85

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