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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.15, 171.23 and 65.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.15, 171.23 and 65.42 is: 98.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.15 : 171.23 = 65.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.15/171.23 = 65.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.15x = 171.23 × 65.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.15x = 11,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,200.68/114.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.12

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