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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.98, 172.47 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.98, 172.47 and 88.25 is: 132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.98 : 172.47 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.98/172.47 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.98x = 172.47 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.98x = 15,221.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,221.24/114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.38

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