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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.05, 170.95 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.05, 170.95 and 86.91 is: 130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.05 : 170.95 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.05/170.95 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.05x = 170.95 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.05x = 14,857.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,857.26/114.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.27

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