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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.60, 171.72 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.60, 171.72 and 96.48 is: 144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.60 : 171.72 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.60/171.72 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.60x = 171.72 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.60x = 16,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,567.55/114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.57

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