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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.57, 170.35 and 37.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.57, 170.35 and 37.57 is: 56.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.57 : 170.35 = 37.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.57/170.35 = 37.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.57x = 170.35 × 37.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.57x = 6,399.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,399.01/113.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.35

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