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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 171.86 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 171.86 and 96.62 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 171.86 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/171.86 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 171.86 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 16,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,603.77/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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