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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.88, 170.80 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.88, 170.80 and 53 is: 79.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.88 : 170.80 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.88/170.80 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.88x = 170.80 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.88x = 9,052.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052.40/113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.49

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