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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.91, 172.20 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.91, 172.20 and 94.66 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.91 : 172.20 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.91/172.20 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.91x = 172.20 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.91x = 16,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,300.45/114.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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