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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 171.98 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 171.98 and 65.96 is: 98.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 171.98 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/171.98 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 171.98 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 11,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,342.61/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.89

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