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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.24, 171.15 and 62.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.24, 171.15 and 62.94 is: 94.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.24 : 171.15 = 62.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.24/171.15 = 62.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.24x = 171.15 × 62.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.24x = 10,772.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,772.18/114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.29

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