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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.98, 170.70 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.98, 170.70 and 83.74 is: 125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.98 : 170.70 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.98/170.70 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.98x = 170.70 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.98x = 14,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,294.42/113.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.41

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