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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.89, 170.90 and 52.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.89, 170.90 and 52.18 is: 78.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.89 : 170.90 = 52.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.89/170.90 = 52.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.89x = 170.90 × 52.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.89x = 8,917.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917.07/113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.30

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