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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.02, 171 and 41.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.02, 171 and 41.84 is: 62.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.02 : 171 = 41.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.02/171 = 41.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.02x = 171 × 41.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.02x = 7,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154.64/114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.75

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