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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.26, 171.54 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.26, 171.54 and 93.92 is: 141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.26 : 171.54 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.26/171.54 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.26x = 171.54 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.26x = 16,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,111.04/114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.00

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