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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.89, 170.72 and 41.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.89, 170.72 and 41.69 is: 62.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.89 : 170.72 = 41.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.89/170.72 = 41.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.89x = 170.72 × 41.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.89x = 7,117.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,117.32/113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.49

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