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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.75, 171.87 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.75, 171.87 and 88.87 is: 133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.75 : 171.87 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.75/171.87 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.75x = 171.87 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.75x = 15,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,273.98/114.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.10

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