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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.96, 171.96 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.96, 171.96 and 96.72 is: 144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.96 : 171.96 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.96/171.96 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.96x = 171.96 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.96x = 16,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,631.97/114.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.68

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