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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.43, 170.10 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.43, 170.10 and 87.78 is: 131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.43 : 170.10 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.43/170.10 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.43x = 170.10 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.43x = 14,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,931.38/113.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.64

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