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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.47, 171.68 and 96.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.47, 171.68 and 96.51 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.47 : 171.68 = 96.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.47/171.68 = 96.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.47x = 171.68 × 96.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.47x = 16,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,568.35/114.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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