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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.82, 170.50 and 52.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.82, 170.50 and 52.87 is: 79.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.82 : 170.50 = 52.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.82/170.50 = 52.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.82x = 170.50 × 52.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.82x = 9,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,014.34/113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.20

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