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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.55, 170.46 and 77.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.55, 170.46 and 77.55 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.55 : 170.46 = 77.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.55/170.46 = 77.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.55x = 170.46 × 77.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.55x = 13,219.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,219.17/113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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