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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.66, 170.49 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.66, 170.49 and 90.80 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.66 : 170.49 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.66/170.49 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.66x = 170.49 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.66x = 15,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,480.49/113.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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