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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.08, 169.50 and 52.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.08, 169.50 and 52.18 is: 78.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.08 : 169.50 = 52.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.08/169.50 = 52.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.08x = 169.50 × 52.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.08x = 8,844.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,844.51/113.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.21

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