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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.02, 170.92 and 45.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.02, 170.92 and 45.49 is: 68.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.02 : 170.92 = 45.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.02/170.92 = 45.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.02x = 170.92 × 45.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.02x = 7,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,775.15/114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.19

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