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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.64, 170.28 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.64, 170.28 and 90.96 is: 136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.64 : 170.28 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.64/170.28 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.64x = 170.28 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.64x = 15,488.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,488.67/113.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.30

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