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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 171.12 and 62.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 171.12 and 62.82 is: 94.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 171.12 = 62.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/171.12 = 62.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 171.12 × 62.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 10,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,749.76/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.15

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