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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.10, 169.61 and 40.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.10, 169.61 and 40.94 is: 61.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.10 : 169.61 = 40.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.10/169.61 = 40.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.10x = 169.61 × 40.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.10x = 6,943.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,943.83/113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.40

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