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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.03, 170.88 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.03, 170.88 and 45.51 is: 68.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.03 : 170.88 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.03/170.88 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.03x = 170.88 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.03x = 7,776.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,776.75/114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.20

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