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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 171.17 and 62.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 171.17 and 62.81 is: 94.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 171.17 = 62.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/171.17 = 62.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 171.17 × 62.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 10,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,750.02/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.19

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