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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.42, 170.21 and 44.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.42, 170.21 and 44.07 is: 66.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.42 : 170.21 = 44.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.42/170.21 = 44.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.42x = 170.21 × 44.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.42x = 7,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,500.93/113.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.14

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