Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.56, 171.78 and 86
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 114.56, 171.78 and 86 is: 128.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114.56 : 171.78 = 86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114.56/171.78 = 86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114.56x = 171.78 × 86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114.56x = 14,773.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,773.08/114.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128.95
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