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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.55, 170.20 and 40.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.55, 170.20 and 40.40 is: 60.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.55 : 170.20 = 40.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.55/170.20 = 40.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.55x = 170.20 × 40.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.55x = 6,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,875.92/113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.55

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