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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.78, 169.21 and 40.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.78, 169.21 and 40.65 is: 60.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.78 : 169.21 = 40.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.78/169.21 = 40.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.78x = 169.21 × 40.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.78x = 6,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,877.80/112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.98

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