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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.43, 170.21 and 52.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.43, 170.21 and 52.56 is: 78.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.43 : 170.21 = 52.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.43/170.21 = 52.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.43x = 170.21 × 52.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.43x = 8,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,945.97/113.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.87

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