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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.32, 169.96 and 48.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.32, 169.96 and 48.25 is: 72.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.32 : 169.96 = 48.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.32/169.96 = 48.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.32x = 169.96 × 48.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.32x = 8,200.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200.33/113.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.36

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