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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.90, 170.55 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.90, 170.55 and 88.13 is: 131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.90 : 170.55 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.90/170.55 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.90x = 170.55 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.90x = 15,031.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,031.00/113.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.97

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