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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.07, 169.53 and 48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.07, 169.53 and 48 is: 71.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.07 : 169.53 = 48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.07/169.53 = 48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.07x = 169.53 × 48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.07x = 8,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137.44/113.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.97

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