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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.03, 169.46 and 52.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.03, 169.46 and 52.21 is: 78.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.03 : 169.46 = 52.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.03/169.46 = 52.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.03x = 169.46 × 52.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.03x = 8,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,847.51/113.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.28

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