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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.16, 169.74 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.16, 169.74 and 55.44 is: 83.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.16 : 169.74 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.16/169.74 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.16x = 169.74 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.16x = 9,410.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,410.39/113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.16

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