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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.33, 171.47 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.33, 171.47 and 92.63 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.33 : 171.47 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.33/171.47 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.33x = 171.47 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.33x = 15,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,881.95/114.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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