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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.13, 169.80 and 48.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.13, 169.80 and 48.16 is: 72.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.13 : 169.80 = 48.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.13/169.80 = 48.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.13x = 169.80 × 48.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.13x = 8,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,177.57/113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.28

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