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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.12, 169.56 and 40.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.12, 169.56 and 40.88 is: 61.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.12 : 169.56 = 40.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.12/169.56 = 40.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.12x = 169.56 × 40.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.12x = 6,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,931.61/113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.28

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