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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 171.90 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 171.90 and 92.88 is: 140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 171.90 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/171.90 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 171.90 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 15,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,966.07/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.05

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