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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.26, 171.09 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.26, 171.09 and 94.06 is: 140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.26 : 171.09 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.26/171.09 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.26x = 171.09 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.26x = 16,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,092.67/114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.84

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