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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.93, 170.83 and 56.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.93, 170.83 and 56.02 is: 84.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.93 : 170.83 = 56.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.93/170.83 = 56.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.93x = 170.83 × 56.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.93x = 9,569.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,569.62/113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.00

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