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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.63, 172.08 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.63, 172.08 and 89.24 is: 133.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.63 : 172.08 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.63/172.08 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.63x = 172.08 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.63x = 15,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355.56/114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.96

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