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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.90, 170.91 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.90, 170.91 and 88.26 is: 132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.90 : 170.91 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.90/170.91 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.90x = 170.91 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.90x = 15,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,084.52/113.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.44

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