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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.17, 170.79 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.17, 170.79 and 94.95 is: 142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.17 : 170.79 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.17/170.79 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.17x = 170.79 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.17x = 16,216.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,216.87/114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.04

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