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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.34, 171.52 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.34, 171.52 and 87.45 is: 131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.34 : 171.52 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.34/171.52 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.34x = 171.52 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.34x = 14,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999.42/114.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.18

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