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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.84, 170.76 and 36.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.84, 170.76 and 36.78 is: 55.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.84 : 170.76 = 36.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.84/170.76 = 36.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.84x = 170.76 × 36.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.84x = 6,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279.52/113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.16

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