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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.98, 169.49 and 40.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.98, 169.49 and 40.84 is: 61.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.98 : 169.49 = 40.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.98/169.49 = 40.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.98x = 169.49 × 40.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.98x = 6,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921.97/112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.27

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