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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.62, 170.86 and 90.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.62, 170.86 and 90.53 is: 136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.62 : 170.86 = 90.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.62/170.86 = 90.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.62x = 170.86 × 90.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.62x = 15,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,468.65/113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.14

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