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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.38, 169.90 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.38, 169.90 and 55.52 is: 83.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.38 : 169.90 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.38/169.90 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.38x = 169.90 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.38x = 9,432.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,432.81/113.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.19

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