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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.95, 170.79 and 52.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.95, 170.79 and 52.30 is: 78.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.95 : 170.79 = 52.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.95/170.79 = 52.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.95x = 170.79 × 52.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.95x = 8,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,932.32/113.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.39

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