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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.18, 169.96 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.18, 169.96 and 85.76 is: 128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.18 : 169.96 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.18/169.96 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.18x = 169.96 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.18x = 14,576.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,576.30/113.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.79

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