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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.44, 172.14 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.44, 172.14 and 98.60 is: 148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.44 : 172.14 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.44/172.14 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.44x = 172.14 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.44x = 16,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,973.00/114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.31

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