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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 172.00 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 172.00 and 94.12 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 172.00 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/172.00 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 172.00 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 16,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,188.17/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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