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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.85, 170.87 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.85, 170.87 and 88.34 is: 132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.85 : 170.87 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.85/170.87 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.85x = 170.87 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.85x = 15,093.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,093.36/113.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.57

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