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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.46, 171.72 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.46, 171.72 and 98.20 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.46 : 171.72 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.46/171.72 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.46x = 171.72 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.46x = 16,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,862.90/114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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