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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.53, 171.18 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.53, 171.18 and 94.28 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.53 : 171.18 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.53/171.18 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.53x = 171.18 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.53x = 16,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,137.99/114.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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