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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.08, 170.79 and 86.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.08, 170.79 and 86.77 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.08 : 170.79 = 86.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.08/170.79 = 86.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.08x = 170.79 × 86.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.08x = 14,819.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,819.82/114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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