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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.86, 170.11 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.86, 170.11 and 89.83 is: 134.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.86 : 170.11 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.86/170.11 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.86x = 170.11 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.86x = 15,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,280.98/113.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.21

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