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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.71, 169.01 and 40.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.71, 169.01 and 40.55 is: 60.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.71 : 169.01 = 40.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.71/169.01 = 40.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.71x = 169.01 × 40.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.71x = 6,852.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,852.31/112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.80

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