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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.75, 172.33 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.75, 172.33 and 94.50 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.75 : 172.33 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.75/172.33 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.75x = 172.33 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.75x = 16,284.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284.95/114.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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