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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.04, 171.10 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.04, 171.10 and 37 is: 55.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.04 : 171.10 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.04/171.10 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.04x = 171.10 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.04x = 6,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,330.70/114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.51

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