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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 170.55 and 52.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 170.55 and 52.92 is: 79.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 170.55 = 52.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/170.55 = 52.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 170.55 × 52.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 9,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,025.51/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.34

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