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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.16, 171.45 and 79.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.16, 171.45 and 79.93 is: 120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.16 : 171.45 = 79.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.16/171.45 = 79.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.16x = 171.45 × 79.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.16x = 13,704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,704.00/114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.04

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