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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.30, 169.75 and 48.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.30, 169.75 and 48.19 is: 72.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.30 : 169.75 = 48.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.30/169.75 = 48.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.30x = 169.75 × 48.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.30x = 8,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180.25/113.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.20

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