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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.27, 169.86 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.27, 169.86 and 44.78 is: 67.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.27 : 169.86 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.27/169.86 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.27x = 169.86 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.27x = 7,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606.33/113.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.15

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