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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.81, 171.82 and 87.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.81, 171.82 and 87.60 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.81 : 171.82 = 87.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.81/171.82 = 87.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.81x = 171.82 × 87.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.81x = 15,051.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051.43/114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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