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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.85, 171.91 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.85, 171.91 and 93.25 is: 139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.85 : 171.91 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.85/171.91 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.85x = 171.91 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.85x = 16,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,030.61/114.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.58

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