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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.02, 171.10 and 56.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.02, 171.10 and 56.27 is: 84.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.02 : 171.10 = 56.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.02/171.10 = 56.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.02x = 171.10 × 56.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.02x = 9,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,628.30/114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.44

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