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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 170.76 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 170.76 and 86.96 is: 130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 170.76 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/170.76 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 170.76 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 14,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849.29/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.26

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