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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.84, 170.72 and 52.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.84, 170.72 and 52.96 is: 79.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.84 : 170.72 = 52.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.84/170.72 = 52.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.84x = 170.72 × 52.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.84x = 9,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,041.33/113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.42

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