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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.72, 170.54 and 40.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.72, 170.54 and 40.58 is: 60.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.72 : 170.54 = 40.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.72/170.54 = 40.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.72x = 170.54 × 40.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.72x = 6,919.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,919.46/113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.85

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