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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.74, 171.67 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.74, 171.67 and 88.86 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.74 : 171.67 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.74/171.67 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.74x = 171.67 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.74x = 15,255.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,255.18/114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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