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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.54, 170.16 and 52.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.54, 170.16 and 52.64 is: 78.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.54 : 170.16 = 52.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.54/170.16 = 52.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.54x = 170.16 × 52.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.54x = 8,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,957.22/113.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.89

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