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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.35, 170.16 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.35, 170.16 and 89.32 is: 134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.35 : 170.16 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.35/170.16 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.35x = 170.16 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.35x = 15,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,198.69/113.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.09

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