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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.55, 170.25 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.55, 170.25 and 96.36 is: 144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.55 : 170.25 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.55/170.25 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.55x = 170.25 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.55x = 16,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,405.29/113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.48

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