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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.70, 170.31 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.70, 170.31 and 92.34 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.70 : 170.31 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.70/170.31 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.70x = 170.31 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.70x = 15,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,726.43/113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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