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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.24, 171 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.24, 171 and 87.24 is: 130.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.24 : 171 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.24/171 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.24x = 171 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.24x = 14,918.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,918.04/114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.59

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