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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.51, 171.87 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.51, 171.87 and 82.06 is: 123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.51 : 171.87 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.51/171.87 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.51x = 171.87 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.51x = 14,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,104.34/114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.17

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