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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.48, 171.54 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.48, 171.54 and 88.38 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.48 : 171.54 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.48/171.54 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.48x = 171.54 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.48x = 15,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,160.71/114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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