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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.54, 172.58 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.54, 172.58 and 94.69 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.54 : 172.58 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.54/172.58 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.54x = 172.58 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.54x = 16,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341.13/114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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