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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.50, 170 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.50, 170 and 83.12 is: 124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.50 : 170 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.50/170 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.50x = 170 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.50x = 14,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,130.40/113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.50

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