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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.66, 170.39 and 48.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.66, 170.39 and 48.68 is: 72.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.66 : 170.39 = 48.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.66/170.39 = 48.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.66x = 170.39 × 48.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.66x = 8,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,293.49/113.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.97

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