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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.64, 170.07 and 83.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.64, 170.07 and 83.07 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.64 : 170.07 = 83.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.64/170.07 = 83.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.64x = 170.07 × 83.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.64x = 14,127.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,127.71/113.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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