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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.54, 170.96 and 87.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.54, 170.96 and 87.36 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.54 : 170.96 = 87.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.54/170.96 = 87.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.54x = 170.96 × 87.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.54x = 14,935.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,935.07/114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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