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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.39, 169.97 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.39, 169.97 and 44.87 is: 67.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.39 : 169.97 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.39/169.97 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.39x = 169.97 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.39x = 7,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625.48/113.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.25

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