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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.63, 170.06 and 83.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.63, 170.06 and 83.25 is: 124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 170.06 = 83.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/170.06 = 83.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 170.06 × 83.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 14,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,157.08/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.59

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