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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.40, 170.15 and 48.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.40, 170.15 and 48.42 is: 72.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.40 : 170.15 = 48.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.40/170.15 = 48.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.40x = 170.15 × 48.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.40x = 8,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238.42/113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.65

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