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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.06, 169.62 and 40.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.06, 169.62 and 40.88 is: 61.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.06 : 169.62 = 40.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.06/169.62 = 40.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.06x = 169.62 × 40.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.06x = 6,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,934.07/113.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.33

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