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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.12, 171.10 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.12, 171.10 and 92.84 is: 139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.12 : 171.10 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.12/171.10 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.12x = 171.10 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.12x = 15,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,884.92/114.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.19

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