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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.09, 169.59 and 48.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.09, 169.59 and 48.12 is: 72.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.09 : 169.59 = 48.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.09/169.59 = 48.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.09x = 169.59 × 48.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.09x = 8,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160.67/113.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.16

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