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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 169.26 and 52.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 169.26 and 52.04 is: 78.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 169.26 = 52.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/169.26 = 52.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 169.26 × 52.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 8,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,808.29/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.06

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