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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.19, 169.76 and 40.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.19, 169.76 and 40.07 is: 60.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.19 : 169.76 = 40.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.19/169.76 = 40.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.19x = 169.76 × 40.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.19x = 6,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,801.43/113.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.09

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