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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.72, 170.49 and 52.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.72, 170.49 and 52.82 is: 79.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.72 : 170.49 = 52.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.72/170.49 = 52.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.72x = 170.49 × 52.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.72x = 9,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005.28/113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.19

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