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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.32, 170.76 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.32, 170.76 and 88.58 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.32 : 170.76 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.32/170.76 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.32x = 170.76 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.32x = 15,125.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,125.07/114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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