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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 171.08 and 57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 171.08 and 57 is: 85.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 171.08 = 57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/171.08 = 57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 171.08 × 57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 9,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751.56/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.54

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