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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.82, 170.81 and 52.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.82, 170.81 and 52.98 is: 79.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.82 : 170.81 = 52.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.82/170.81 = 52.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.82x = 170.81 × 52.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.82x = 9,049.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,049.25/113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.50

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