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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.64, 171.80 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.64, 171.80 and 86.16 is: 129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.64 : 171.80 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.64/171.80 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.64x = 171.80 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.64x = 14,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,802.29/114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.12

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