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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.20, 170.96 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.20, 170.96 and 88.54 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.20 : 170.96 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.20/170.96 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.20x = 170.96 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.20x = 15,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,136.80/114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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