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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.85, 170.64 and 56.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.85, 170.64 and 56.04 is: 83.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.85 : 170.64 = 56.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.85/170.64 = 56.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.85x = 170.64 × 56.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.85x = 9,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,562.67/113.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.99

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