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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.43, 172.05 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.43, 172.05 and 94.45 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.43 : 172.05 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.43/172.05 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.43x = 172.05 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.43x = 16,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,250.12/114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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