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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.94, 172.23 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.94, 172.23 and 85.91 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.94 : 172.23 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.94/172.23 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.94x = 172.23 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.94x = 14,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,796.49/114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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