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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.71, 170.68 and 55.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.71, 170.68 and 55.98 is: 84.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.71 : 170.68 = 55.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.71/170.68 = 55.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.71x = 170.68 × 55.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.71x = 9,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,554.67/113.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.03

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