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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.72, 170.58 and 41.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.72, 170.58 and 41.54 is: 62.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.72 : 170.58 = 41.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.72/170.58 = 41.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.72x = 170.58 × 41.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.72x = 7,086.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,086.48/113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.31

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