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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.35, 169.99 and 44.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.35, 169.99 and 44.86 is: 67.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.35 : 169.99 = 44.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.35/169.99 = 44.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.35x = 169.99 × 44.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.35x = 7,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625.75/113.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.28

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