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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.87, 170.79 and 41.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.87, 170.79 and 41.72 is: 62.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.87 : 170.79 = 41.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.87/170.79 = 41.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.87x = 170.79 × 41.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.87x = 7,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125.36/113.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.57

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