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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.79, 170.71 and 40.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.79, 170.71 and 40.66 is: 60.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.79 : 170.71 = 40.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.79/170.71 = 40.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.79x = 170.71 × 40.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.79x = 6,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,940.54/113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.99

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