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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.91, 170.81 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.91, 170.81 and 89.30 is: 133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.91 : 170.81 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.91/170.81 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.91x = 170.81 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.91x = 15,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,253.65/113.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.91

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