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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.87, 170.74 and 53.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.87, 170.74 and 53.09 is: 79.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.87 : 170.74 = 53.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.87/170.74 = 53.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.87x = 170.74 × 53.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.87x = 9,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,064.44/113.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.60

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