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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.10, 169.57 and 44.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.10, 169.57 and 44.61 is: 66.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.10 : 169.57 = 44.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.10/169.57 = 44.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.10x = 169.57 × 44.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.10x = 7,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564.52/113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.88

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