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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.96, 170.40 and 83.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.96, 170.40 and 83.20 is: 124.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.96 : 170.40 = 83.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.96/170.40 = 83.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.96x = 170.40 × 83.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.96x = 14,176.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,176.85/113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.41

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