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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.18, 169.70 and 52.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.18, 169.70 and 52.34 is: 78.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.18 : 169.70 = 52.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.18/169.70 = 52.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.18x = 169.70 × 52.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.18x = 8,880.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,880.99/113.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.47

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