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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.23, 171.35 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.23, 171.35 and 87.50 is: 131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.23 : 171.35 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.23/171.35 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.23x = 171.35 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.23x = 14,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,993.44/114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.25

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