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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.40, 171.72 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.40, 171.72 and 82.48 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.40 : 171.72 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.40/171.72 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.40x = 171.72 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.40x = 14,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,163.47/114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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