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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.21, 169.78 and 52.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.21, 169.78 and 52.30 is: 78.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.21 : 169.78 = 52.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.21/169.78 = 52.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.21x = 169.78 × 52.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.21x = 8,879.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,879.49/113.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.43

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