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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.72, 169.70 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.72, 169.70 and 90.32 is: 134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.72 : 169.70 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.72/169.70 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.72x = 169.70 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.72x = 15,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,327.08/113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.78

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