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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.31, 169.90 and 52.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.31, 169.90 and 52.45 is: 78.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.31 : 169.90 = 52.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.31/169.90 = 52.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.31x = 169.90 × 52.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.31x = 8,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,911.26/113.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.64

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