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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.22, 171.48 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.22, 171.48 and 87.49 is: 131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.22 : 171.48 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.22/171.48 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.22x = 171.48 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.22x = 15,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,002.85/114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.35

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