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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.27, 169.82 and 52.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.27, 169.82 and 52.39 is: 78.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.27 : 169.82 = 52.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.27/169.82 = 52.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.27x = 169.82 × 52.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.27x = 8,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896.87/113.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.55

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