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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.63, 170.49 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.63, 170.49 and 86.63 is: 129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 170.49 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/170.49 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 170.49 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 14,768.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,768.70/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.98

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