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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.55, 170.34 and 36.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.55, 170.34 and 36.52 is: 54.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.55 : 170.34 = 36.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.55/170.34 = 36.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.55x = 170.34 × 36.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.55x = 6,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220.82/113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.78

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