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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.56, 170.21 and 48.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.56, 170.21 and 48.53 is: 72.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.56 : 170.21 = 48.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.56/170.21 = 48.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.56x = 170.21 × 48.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.56x = 8,259.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,259.79/113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.74

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