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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 171.04 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 171.04 and 38 is: 57.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 171.04 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/171.04 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 171.04 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 6,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499.52/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.01

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