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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.39, 171.86 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.39, 171.86 and 92.79 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.39 : 171.86 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.39/171.86 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.39x = 171.86 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.39x = 15,946.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,946.43/114.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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