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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.50, 170.03 and 86.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.50, 170.03 and 86.03 is: 128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.50 : 170.03 = 86.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.50/170.03 = 86.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.50x = 170.03 × 86.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.50x = 14,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,627.68/113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.88

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