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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.07, 171.15 and 45.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.07, 171.15 and 45.58 is: 68.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.07 : 171.15 = 45.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.07/171.15 = 45.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.07x = 171.15 × 45.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.07x = 7,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801.02/114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.39

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