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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.98, 170.76 and 89.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.98, 170.76 and 89.86 is: 134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.98 : 170.76 = 89.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.98/170.76 = 89.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.98x = 170.76 × 89.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.98x = 15,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,344.49/113.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.62

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