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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.13, 169.62 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.13, 169.62 and 55.28 is: 82.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.13 : 169.62 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.13/169.62 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.13x = 169.62 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.13x = 9,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,375.75/113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.88

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