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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 171 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 171 and 92.76 is: 139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 171 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/171 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 171 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 15,861.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861.96/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.14

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