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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.94, 170.89 and 41.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.94, 170.89 and 41.78 is: 62.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.94 : 170.89 = 41.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.94/170.89 = 41.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.94x = 170.89 × 41.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.94x = 7,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139.78/113.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.66

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