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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.12, 169.62 and 39.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.12, 169.62 and 39.97 is: 59.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.12 : 169.62 = 39.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.12/169.62 = 39.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.12x = 169.62 × 39.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.12x = 6,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,779.71/113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.93

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