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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.96, 170.96 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.96, 170.96 and 87.24 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.96 : 170.96 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.96/170.96 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.96x = 170.96 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.96x = 14,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,914.55/113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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