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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.36, 170.12 and 41.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.36, 170.12 and 41.22 is: 61.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.36 : 170.12 = 41.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.36/170.12 = 41.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.36x = 170.12 × 41.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.36x = 7,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012.35/113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.86

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