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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.42, 169.99 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.42, 169.99 and 90.34 is: 135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.42 : 169.99 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.42/169.99 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.42x = 169.99 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.42x = 15,356.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,356.25/113.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.39

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