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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.31, 171.54 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.31, 171.54 and 94.26 is: 141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.31 : 171.54 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.31/171.54 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.31x = 171.54 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.31x = 16,169.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,169.12/114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.45

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