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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.41, 170.18 and 86.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.41, 170.18 and 86.53 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.41 : 170.18 = 86.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.41/170.18 = 86.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.41x = 170.18 × 86.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.41x = 14,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,725.24/113.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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