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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.42, 171.45 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.42, 171.45 and 94.98 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.42 : 171.45 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.42/171.45 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.42x = 171.45 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.42x = 16,284.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284.32/114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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