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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.22, 171.18 and 62.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.22, 171.18 and 62.86 is: 94.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.22 : 171.18 = 62.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.22/171.18 = 62.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.22x = 171.18 × 62.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.22x = 10,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,760.37/114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.21

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