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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.42, 170.07 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.42, 170.07 and 55.52 is: 83.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.42 : 170.07 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.42/170.07 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.42x = 170.07 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.42x = 9,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,442.81/113.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.25

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