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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.84, 171.94 and 66.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.84, 171.94 and 66.05 is: 98.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.84 : 171.94 = 66.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.84/171.94 = 66.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.84x = 171.94 × 66.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.84x = 11,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,355.78/114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.89

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