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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.06, 171.20 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.06, 171.20 and 92.41 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.06 : 171.20 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.06/171.20 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.06x = 171.20 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.06x = 15,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820.59/114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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