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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.79, 170.41 and 87.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.79, 170.41 and 87.90 is: 131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.79 : 170.41 = 87.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.79/170.41 = 87.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.79x = 170.41 × 87.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.79x = 14,979.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,979.04/113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.64

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