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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.95, 170.61 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.95, 170.61 and 87.22 is: 130.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.95 : 170.61 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.95/170.61 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.95x = 170.61 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.95x = 14,880.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,880.60/113.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.59

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