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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.74, 170.40 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.74, 170.40 and 86.68 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.74 : 170.40 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.74/170.40 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.74x = 170.40 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.74x = 14,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,770.27/113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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