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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.77, 170.49 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.77, 170.49 and 90.84 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.77 : 170.49 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.77/170.49 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.77x = 170.49 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.77x = 15,487.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,487.31/113.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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