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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.38, 170.13 and 49.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.38, 170.13 and 49.25 is: 73.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.38 : 170.13 = 49.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.38/170.13 = 49.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.38x = 170.13 × 49.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.38x = 8,378.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,378.90/113.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.90

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