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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.72, 170.34 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.72, 170.34 and 90.80 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.72 : 170.34 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.72/170.34 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.72x = 170.34 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.72x = 15,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,466.87/113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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