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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.99, 170.92 and 56.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.99, 170.92 and 56.09 is: 84.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.99 : 170.92 = 56.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.99/170.92 = 56.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.99x = 170.92 × 56.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.99x = 9,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,585.91/113.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.10

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