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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.63, 170.37 and 55.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.63, 170.37 and 55.78 is: 83.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 170.37 = 55.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/170.37 = 55.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 170.37 × 55.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 9,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,503.24/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.63

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