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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.90, 170.73 and 53.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.90, 170.73 and 53.04 is: 79.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.90 : 170.73 = 53.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.90/170.73 = 53.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.90x = 170.73 × 53.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.90x = 9,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055.52/113.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.51

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