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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.97, 170.55 and 83.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.97, 170.55 and 83.46 is: 124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.97 : 170.55 = 83.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.97/170.55 = 83.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.97x = 170.55 × 83.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.97x = 14,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234.10/113.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.89

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