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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.18, 169.61 and 55.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.18, 169.61 and 55.39 is: 83.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.18 : 169.61 = 55.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.18/169.61 = 55.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.18x = 169.61 × 55.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.18x = 9,394.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394.70/113.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.01

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