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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.46, 171.38 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.46, 171.38 and 87.03 is: 130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.46 : 171.38 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.46/171.38 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.46x = 171.38 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.46x = 14,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,915.42/114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.31

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