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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.49, 170.36 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.49, 170.36 and 86.15 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.49 : 170.36 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.49/170.36 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.49x = 170.36 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.49x = 14,675.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,675.23/113.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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