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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.40, 170.25 and 87.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.40, 170.25 and 87.74 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.40 : 170.25 = 87.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.40/170.25 = 87.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.40x = 170.25 × 87.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.40x = 14,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,937.74/113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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