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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.86, 171.76 and 85.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.86, 171.76 and 85.63 is: 128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.86 : 171.76 = 85.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.86/171.76 = 85.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.86x = 171.76 × 85.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.86x = 14,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,706.52/114.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.04

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