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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.83, 170.75 and 52.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.83, 170.75 and 52.93 is: 79.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.83 : 170.75 = 52.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.83/170.75 = 52.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.83x = 170.75 × 52.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.83x = 9,037.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,037.29/113.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.39

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