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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.98, 170.99 and 40.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.98, 170.99 and 40.87 is: 61.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.98 : 170.99 = 40.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.98/170.99 = 40.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.98x = 170.99 × 40.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.98x = 6,988.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,988.36/113.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.31

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