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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.78, 171.89 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.78, 171.89 and 88.89 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.78 : 171.89 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.78/171.89 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.78x = 171.89 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.78x = 15,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,279.52/114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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