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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.44, 170.16 and 85.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.44, 170.16 and 85.12 is: 127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.44 : 170.16 = 85.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.44/170.16 = 85.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.44x = 170.16 × 85.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.44x = 14,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484.02/113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.68

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