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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.25, 169.72 and 52.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.25, 169.72 and 52.25 is: 78.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.25 : 169.72 = 52.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.25/169.72 = 52.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.25x = 169.72 × 52.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.25x = 8,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,867.02/113.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.30

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