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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.86, 171.77 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.86, 171.77 and 98.45 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.86 : 171.77 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.86/171.77 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.86x = 171.77 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.86x = 16,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,911.33/114.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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