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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.74, 170.41 and 84.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.74, 170.41 and 84.85 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.74 : 170.41 = 84.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.74/170.41 = 84.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.74x = 170.41 × 84.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.74x = 14,459.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,459.29/113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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