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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.30, 171 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.30, 171 and 98.88 is: 147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.30 : 171 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.30/171 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.30x = 171 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.30x = 16,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,908.48/114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.93

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