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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.48, 170.15 and 52.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.48, 170.15 and 52.63 is: 78.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.48 : 170.15 = 52.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.48/170.15 = 52.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.48x = 170.15 × 52.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.48x = 8,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,954.99/113.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.91

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