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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.80, 170.73 and 36.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.80, 170.73 and 36.75 is: 55.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.80 : 170.73 = 36.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.80/170.73 = 36.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.80x = 170.73 × 36.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.80x = 6,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,273.55/113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.13

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