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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.03, 169.49 and 52.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.03, 169.49 and 52.11 is: 78.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.03 : 169.49 = 52.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.03/169.49 = 52.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.03x = 169.49 × 52.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.03x = 8,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832.25/113.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.14

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