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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 170.77 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 170.77 and 88.04 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 170.77 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/170.77 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 170.77 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 15,034.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034.59/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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