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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.41, 171.21 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.41, 171.21 and 87.41 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.41 : 171.21 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.41/171.21 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.41x = 171.21 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.41x = 14,965.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,965.47/114.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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