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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.79, 170.65 and 36.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.79, 170.65 and 36.74 is: 55.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.79 : 170.65 = 36.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.79/170.65 = 36.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.79x = 170.65 × 36.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.79x = 6,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,269.68/113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.10

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