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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.10, 169.65 and 44.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.10, 169.65 and 44.60 is: 66.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.10 : 169.65 = 44.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.10/169.65 = 44.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.10x = 169.65 × 44.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.10x = 7,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,565.54/113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.89

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