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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.72, 171.86 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.72, 171.86 and 65.81 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.72 : 171.86 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.72/171.86 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.72x = 171.86 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.72x = 11,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,310.21/114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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