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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 170.85 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 170.85 and 88.38 is: 132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 170.85 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/170.85 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 170.85 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 15,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099.72/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.24

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