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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.85, 170.82 and 48.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.85, 170.82 and 48.88 is: 73.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.85 : 170.82 = 48.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.85/170.82 = 48.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.85x = 170.82 × 48.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.85x = 8,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,349.68/113.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.34

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