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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.56, 170.28 and 36.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.56, 170.28 and 36.50 is: 54.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.56 : 170.28 = 36.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.56/170.28 = 36.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.56x = 170.28 × 36.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.56x = 6,215.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,215.22/113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.73

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