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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.93, 170.88 and 48.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.93, 170.88 and 48.92 is: 73.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.93 : 170.88 = 48.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.93/170.88 = 48.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.93x = 170.88 × 48.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.93x = 8,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,358.41/113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.37

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