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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.03, 169.54 and 35.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.03, 169.54 and 35.98 is: 53.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.03 : 169.54 = 35.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.03/169.54 = 35.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.03x = 169.54 × 35.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.03x = 6,100.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,100.05/113.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.97

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