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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.81, 171.90 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.81, 171.90 and 96.58 is: 144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.81 : 171.90 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.81/171.90 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.81x = 171.90 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.81x = 16,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602.10/114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.61

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