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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.54, 170 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.54, 170 and 83.16 is: 124.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.54 : 170 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.54/170 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.54x = 170 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.54x = 14,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,137.20/113.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.51

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