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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.49, 170.15 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.49, 170.15 and 80.55 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.49 : 170.15 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.49/170.15 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.49x = 170.15 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.49x = 13,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,705.18/113.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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