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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 171.66 and 87.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 171.66 and 87.36 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 171.66 = 87.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/171.66 = 87.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 171.66 × 87.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 14,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,996.22/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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