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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.77, 170.55 and 84.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.77, 170.55 and 84.85 is: 127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.77 : 170.55 = 84.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.77/170.55 = 84.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.77x = 170.55 × 84.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.77x = 14,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,471.17/113.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.20

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