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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.06, 171.13 and 78.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.06, 171.13 and 78.09 is: 117.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.06 : 171.13 = 78.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.06/171.13 = 78.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.06x = 171.13 × 78.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.06x = 13,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,363.54/114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.16

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