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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.08, 171.10 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.08, 171.10 and 45.64 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.08 : 171.10 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.08/171.10 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.08x = 171.10 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.08x = 7,808.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,808.46/114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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