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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.72, 170.81 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.72, 170.81 and 88.09 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.72 : 170.81 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.72/170.81 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.72x = 170.81 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.72x = 15,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046.65/113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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