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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.03, 171.12 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.03, 171.12 and 96.09 is: 144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.03 : 171.12 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.03/171.12 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.03x = 171.12 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.03x = 16,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,442.92/114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.20

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