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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.26, 169.68 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.26, 169.68 and 86.26 is: 129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.26 : 169.68 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.26/169.68 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.26x = 169.68 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.26x = 14,636.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,636.60/113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.23

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