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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.49, 171.52 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.49, 171.52 and 88.72 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.49 : 171.52 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.49/171.52 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.49x = 171.52 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.49x = 15,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,217.25/114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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