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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.65, 169.89 and 84.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.65, 169.89 and 84.49 is: 126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.65 : 169.89 = 84.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.65/169.89 = 84.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.65x = 169.89 × 84.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.65x = 14,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,353.26/113.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.30

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