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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.04, 171.13 and 45.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.04, 171.13 and 45.57 is: 68.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.04 : 171.13 = 45.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.04/171.13 = 45.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.04x = 171.13 × 45.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.04x = 7,799.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799.31/114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.39

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