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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.26, 171.12 and 82.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.26, 171.12 and 82.04 is: 122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.26 : 171.12 = 82.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.26/171.12 = 82.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.26x = 171.12 × 82.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.26x = 14,038.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038.68/114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.87

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