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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.19, 169.80 and 41.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.19, 169.80 and 41.04 is: 61.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.19 : 169.80 = 41.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.19/169.80 = 41.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.19x = 169.80 × 41.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.19x = 6,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968.59/113.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.57

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