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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.29, 171.73 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.29, 171.73 and 92.67 is: 139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.29 : 171.73 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.29/171.73 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.29x = 171.73 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.29x = 15,914.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,914.22/114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.24

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