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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.76, 171.96 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.76, 171.96 and 94.48 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.76 : 171.96 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.76/171.96 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.76x = 171.96 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.76x = 16,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,246.78/114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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