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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.81, 170.33 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.81, 170.33 and 86.60 is: 129.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.81 : 170.33 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.81/170.33 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.81x = 170.33 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.81x = 14,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,749.29/113.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.60

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