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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.07, 171.07 and 75.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.07, 171.07 and 75.55 is: 113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.07 : 171.07 = 75.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.07/171.07 = 75.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.07x = 171.07 × 75.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.07x = 12,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,924.34/114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.30

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