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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.27, 169.82 and 48.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.27, 169.82 and 48.21 is: 72.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.27 : 169.82 = 48.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.27/169.82 = 48.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.27x = 169.82 × 48.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.27x = 8,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186.78/113.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.28

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