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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 171.62 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 171.62 and 87.44 is: 130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 171.62 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/171.62 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 171.62 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 15,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006.44/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.92

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