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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.16, 169.80 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.16, 169.80 and 86.28 is: 129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.16 : 169.80 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.16/169.80 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.16x = 169.80 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.16x = 14,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,650.34/113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.47

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