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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.04, 171.04 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.04, 171.04 and 68.40 is: 102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.04 : 171.04 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.04/171.04 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.04x = 171.04 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.04x = 11,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,699.14/114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.59

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