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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.92, 170.88 and 41.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.92, 170.88 and 41.83 is: 62.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.92 : 170.88 = 41.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.92/170.88 = 41.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.92x = 170.88 × 41.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.92x = 7,147.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,147.91/113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.75

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