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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.79, 170.57 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.79, 170.57 and 55.92 is: 83.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.79 : 170.57 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.79/170.57 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.79x = 170.57 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.79x = 9,538.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538.41/113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.82

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