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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.45, 171.87 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.45, 171.87 and 94.05 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.45 : 171.87 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.45/171.87 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.45x = 171.87 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.45x = 16,164.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,164.37/114.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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