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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.34, 170.62 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.34, 170.62 and 86.52 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.34 : 170.62 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.34/170.62 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.34x = 170.62 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.34x = 14,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,762.04/113.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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