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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.45, 170.19 and 41.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.45, 170.19 and 41.31 is: 61.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.45 : 170.19 = 41.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.45/170.19 = 41.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.45x = 170.19 × 41.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.45x = 7,030.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,030.55/113.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.97

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