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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 172.13 and 82.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 172.13 and 82.71 is: 123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 172.13 = 82.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/172.13 = 82.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 172.13 × 82.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 14,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,236.46/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.87

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