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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.11, 169.56 and 52.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.11, 169.56 and 52.19 is: 78.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.11 : 169.56 = 52.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.11/169.56 = 52.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.11x = 169.56 × 52.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.11x = 8,849.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,849.12/113.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.24

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