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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.44, 171.92 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.44, 171.92 and 87.11 is: 130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.44 : 171.92 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.44/171.92 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.44x = 171.92 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.44x = 14,975.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,975.31/114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.85

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