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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.13, 169.53 and 55.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.13, 169.53 and 55.29 is: 82.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.13 : 169.53 = 55.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.13/169.53 = 55.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.13x = 169.53 × 55.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.13x = 9,373.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,373.31/113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.85

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