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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.28, 171.26 and 82.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.28, 171.26 and 82.12 is: 123.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.28 : 171.26 = 82.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.28/171.26 = 82.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.28x = 171.26 × 82.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.28x = 14,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,063.87/114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.07

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