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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.28, 170.09 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.28, 170.09 and 83.03 is: 124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.28 : 170.09 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.28/170.09 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.28x = 170.09 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.28x = 14,121.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121.31/113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.66

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