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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.17, 171.15 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.17, 171.15 and 95.07 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.17 : 171.15 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.17/171.15 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.17x = 171.15 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.17x = 16,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271.23/114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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