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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 171.90 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 171.90 and 94.46 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 171.90 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/171.90 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 171.90 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 16,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,236.81/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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