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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.59, 170.43 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.59, 170.43 and 88.08 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.59 : 170.43 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.59/170.43 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.59x = 170.43 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.59x = 15,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011.47/113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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