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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.01, 171.32 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.01, 171.32 and 68.45 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.01 : 171.32 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.01/171.32 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.01x = 171.32 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.01x = 11,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,725.66/114.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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