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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.01, 169.55 and 44.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.01, 169.55 and 44.56 is: 66.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.01 : 169.55 = 44.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.01/169.55 = 44.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.01x = 169.55 × 44.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.01x = 7,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554.50/113.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.85

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