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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.28, 171.44 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.28, 171.44 and 65.55 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.28 : 171.44 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.28/171.44 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.28x = 171.44 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.28x = 11,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,237.46/114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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