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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.89, 170.83 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.89, 170.83 and 91.21 is: 136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.89 : 170.83 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.89/170.83 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.89x = 170.83 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.89x = 15,581.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,581.19/113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.81

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