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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.44, 171.82 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.44, 171.82 and 97.46 is: 146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.44 : 171.82 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.44/171.82 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.44x = 171.82 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.44x = 16,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,745.58/114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.33

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