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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.04, 170.96 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.04, 170.96 and 86.92 is: 130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.04 : 170.96 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.04/170.96 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.04x = 170.96 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.04x = 14,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,859.84/114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.30

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