Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 171 and 45.57
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 114, 171 and 45.57 is: 68.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114 : 171 = 45.57 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114/171 = 45.57/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114x = 171 × 45.57 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114x = 7,792.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,792.47/114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68.36
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