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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.75, 170.66 and 55.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.75, 170.66 and 55.97 is: 83.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.75 : 170.66 = 55.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.75/170.66 = 55.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.75x = 170.66 × 55.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.75x = 9,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,551.13/113.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.97

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