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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.19, 171.50 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.19, 171.50 and 97.93 is: 147.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.19 : 171.50 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.19/171.50 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.19x = 171.50 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.19x = 16,795.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,795.00/114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.08

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