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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.31, 170.66 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.31, 170.66 and 94.06 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.31 : 170.66 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.31/170.66 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.31x = 170.66 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.31x = 16,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052.28/114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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