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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.94, 172.63 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.94, 172.63 and 98.68 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.94 : 172.63 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.94/172.63 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.94x = 172.63 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.94x = 17,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,034.88/114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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