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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.97, 169.42 and 40.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.97, 169.42 and 40.81 is: 61.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.97 : 169.42 = 40.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.97/169.42 = 40.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.97x = 169.42 × 40.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.97x = 6,914.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,914.03/112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.20

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