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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.67, 171.69 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.67, 171.69 and 87.49 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.67 : 171.69 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.67/171.69 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.67x = 171.69 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.67x = 15,021.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021.16/114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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