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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.34, 171.33 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.34, 171.33 and 92.74 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.34 : 171.33 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.34/171.33 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.34x = 171.33 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.34x = 15,889.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,889.14/114.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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