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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.52, 170.46 and 86.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.52, 170.46 and 86.46 is: 129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.52 : 170.46 = 86.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.52/170.46 = 86.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.52x = 170.46 × 86.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.52x = 14,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,737.97/113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.83

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