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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.23, 169.81 and 48.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.23, 169.81 and 48.23 is: 72.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.23 : 169.81 = 48.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.23/169.81 = 48.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.23x = 169.81 × 48.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.23x = 8,189.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,189.21/113.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.33

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