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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.84, 170.50 and 83.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.84, 170.50 and 83.33 is: 124.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.84 : 170.50 = 83.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.84/170.50 = 83.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.84x = 170.50 × 83.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.84x = 14,207.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,207.77/113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.81

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