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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 170.73 and 56.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 170.73 and 56.02 is: 84.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 170.73 = 56.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/170.73 = 56.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 170.73 × 56.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 9,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,564.29/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.07

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