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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.97, 171.03 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.97, 171.03 and 85.14 is: 127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.97 : 171.03 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.97/171.03 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.97x = 171.03 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.97x = 14,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,561.49/113.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.77

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