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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.87, 171.66 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.87, 171.66 and 92.93 is: 138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.87 : 171.66 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.87/171.66 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.87x = 171.66 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.87x = 15,951.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951.51/114.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.87

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