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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.37, 170.10 and 55.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.37, 170.10 and 55.56 is: 83.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.37 : 170.10 = 55.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.37/170.10 = 55.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.37x = 170.10 × 55.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.37x = 9,450.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,450.76/113.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.36

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