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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.16, 169.76 and 52.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.16, 169.76 and 52.31 is: 78.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.16 : 169.76 = 52.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.16/169.76 = 52.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.16x = 169.76 × 52.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.16x = 8,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,880.15/113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.47

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