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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.28, 171.15 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.28, 171.15 and 66.04 is: 98.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.28 : 171.15 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.28/171.15 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.28x = 171.15 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.28x = 11,302.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,302.75/114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.90

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