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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.39, 169.94 and 86.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.39, 169.94 and 86.25 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.39 : 169.94 = 86.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.39/169.94 = 86.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.39x = 169.94 × 86.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.39x = 14,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,657.33/113.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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