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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.78, 170.66 and 52.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.78, 170.66 and 52.88 is: 79.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.78 : 170.66 = 52.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.78/170.66 = 52.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.78x = 170.66 × 52.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.78x = 9,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023.65/113.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.31

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