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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.15, 171.60 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.15, 171.60 and 94.01 is: 141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.15 : 171.60 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.15/171.60 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.15x = 171.60 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.15x = 16,132.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,132.12/114.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.32

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