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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.10, 169.68 and 40.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.10, 169.68 and 40.98 is: 61.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.10 : 169.68 = 40.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.10/169.68 = 40.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.10x = 169.68 × 40.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.10x = 6,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,953.49/113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.48

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