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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.50, 170.30 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.50, 170.30 and 84.68 is: 127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.50 : 170.30 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.50/170.30 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.50x = 170.30 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.50x = 14,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,421.00/113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.06

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