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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.41, 170.12 and 41.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.41, 170.12 and 41.25 is: 61.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.41 : 170.12 = 41.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.41/170.12 = 41.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.41x = 170.12 × 41.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.41x = 7,017.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,017.45/113.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.88

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