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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.28, 171.52 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.28, 171.52 and 66.22 is: 99.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.28 : 171.52 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.28/171.52 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.28x = 171.52 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.28x = 11,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,358.05/114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.39

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