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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.09, 171.14 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.09, 171.14 and 96.95 is: 145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.09 : 171.14 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.09/171.14 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.09x = 171.14 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.09x = 16,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,590.68/114.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.42

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