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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.94, 170.82 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.94, 170.82 and 36.86 is: 55.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.94 : 170.82 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.94/170.82 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.94x = 170.82 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.94x = 6,295.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,295.57/113.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.25

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