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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.46, 170.14 and 35.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.46, 170.14 and 35.36 is: 53.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.46 : 170.14 = 35.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.46/170.14 = 35.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.46x = 170.14 × 35.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.46x = 6,016.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,016.49/113.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.03

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