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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.80, 170.64 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.80, 170.64 and 94.60 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.80 : 170.64 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.80/170.64 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.80x = 170.64 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.80x = 16,142.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142.54/113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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