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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.23, 169.58 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.23, 169.58 and 55.28 is: 82.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.23 : 169.58 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.23/169.58 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.23x = 169.58 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.23x = 9,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,373.78/113.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.78

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