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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.11, 169.63 and 38.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.11, 169.63 and 38.98 is: 58.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.11 : 169.63 = 38.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.11/169.63 = 38.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.11x = 169.63 × 38.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.11x = 6,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611.66/113.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.45

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