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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.81, 171.98 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.81, 171.98 and 87.92 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.81 : 171.98 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.81/171.98 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.81x = 171.98 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.81x = 15,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,120.48/114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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