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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.28, 169.92 and 41.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.28, 169.92 and 41.14 is: 61.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.28 : 169.92 = 41.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.28/169.92 = 41.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.28x = 169.92 × 41.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.28x = 6,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,990.51/113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.71

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