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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.23, 169.77 and 36.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.23, 169.77 and 36.15 is: 54.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.23 : 169.77 = 36.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.23/169.77 = 36.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.23x = 169.77 × 36.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.23x = 6,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,137.19/113.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.20

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