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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.66, 171.78 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.66, 171.78 and 94.32 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.66 : 171.78 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.66/171.78 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.66x = 171.78 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.66x = 16,202.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,202.29/114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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