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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.16, 171.20 and 86.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.16, 171.20 and 86.72 is: 130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.16 : 171.20 = 86.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.16/171.20 = 86.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.16x = 171.20 × 86.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.16x = 14,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,846.46/114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.05

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