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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.86, 172.22 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.86, 172.22 and 94.52 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.86 : 172.22 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.86/172.22 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.86x = 172.22 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.86x = 16,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,277.76/114.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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