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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.52, 170.16 and 55.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.52, 170.16 and 55.77 is: 83.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.52 : 170.16 = 55.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.52/170.16 = 55.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.52x = 170.16 × 55.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.52x = 9,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,489.82/113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.60

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