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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.87, 170.91 and 53.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.87, 170.91 and 53.04 is: 79.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.87 : 170.91 = 53.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.87/170.91 = 53.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.87x = 170.91 × 53.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.87x = 9,064.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,064.07/113.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.60

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