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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.33, 170 and 48.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.33, 170 and 48.36 is: 72.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.33 : 170 = 48.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.33/170 = 48.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.33x = 170 × 48.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.33x = 8,221.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,221.20/113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.54

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