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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.58, 170.36 and 36.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.58, 170.36 and 36.54 is: 54.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.58 : 170.36 = 36.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.58/170.36 = 36.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.58x = 170.36 × 36.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.58x = 6,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,224.62/113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.81

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