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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.40, 170.22 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.40, 170.22 and 86.28 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.40 : 170.22 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.40/170.22 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.40x = 170.22 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.40x = 14,686.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,686.58/113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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