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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.24, 169.88 and 36.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.24, 169.88 and 36.18 is: 54.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.24 : 169.88 = 36.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.24/169.88 = 36.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.24x = 169.88 × 36.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.24x = 6,145.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,145.89/113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.27

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