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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.87, 170.77 and 48.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.87, 170.77 and 48.86 is: 73.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.87 : 170.77 = 48.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.87/170.77 = 48.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.87x = 170.77 × 48.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.87x = 8,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,344.13/113.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.28

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