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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.47, 171.54 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.47, 171.54 and 88.82 is: 133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.47 : 171.54 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.47/171.54 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.47x = 171.54 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.47x = 15,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235.33/114.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.10

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