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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.27, 169.83 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.27, 169.83 and 55.49 is: 83.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.27 : 169.83 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.27/169.83 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.27x = 169.83 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.27x = 9,423.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423.02/113.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.19

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