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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.63, 170.43 and 36.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.63, 170.43 and 36.57 is: 54.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 170.43 = 36.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/170.43 = 36.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 170.43 × 36.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 6,232.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232.20/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.85

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