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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.08, 169.51 and 40.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.08, 169.51 and 40.89 is: 61.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.08 : 169.51 = 40.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.08/169.51 = 40.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.08x = 169.51 × 40.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.08x = 6,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,931.26/113.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.30

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