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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.36, 169.85 and 44.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.36, 169.85 and 44.80 is: 67.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.36 : 169.85 = 44.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.36/169.85 = 44.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.36x = 169.85 × 44.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.36x = 7,608.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608.97/113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.13

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