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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.79, 170.45 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.79, 170.45 and 55.83 is: 83.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.79 : 170.45 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.79/170.45 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.79x = 170.45 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.79x = 9,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,515.94/113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.63

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