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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.73, 170.60 and 48.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.73, 170.60 and 48.73 is: 73.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.73 : 170.60 = 48.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.73/170.60 = 48.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.73x = 170.60 × 48.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.73x = 8,313.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,313.34/113.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.10

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