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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.93, 170.64 and 52.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.93, 170.64 and 52.97 is: 79.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.93 : 170.64 = 52.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.93/170.64 = 52.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.93x = 170.64 × 52.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.93x = 9,038.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,038.80/113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.34

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