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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.35, 170.04 and 52.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.35, 170.04 and 52.50 is: 78.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.35 : 170.04 = 52.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.35/170.04 = 52.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.35x = 170.04 × 52.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.35x = 8,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,926.25/113.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.75

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