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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.98, 171 and 56.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.98, 171 and 56.20 is: 84.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.98 : 171 = 56.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.98/171 = 56.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.98x = 171 × 56.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.98x = 9,610.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,610.20/113.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.31

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