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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.08, 171.28 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.08, 171.28 and 60 is: 90.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.08 : 171.28 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.08/171.28 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.08x = 171.28 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.08x = 10,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,276.80/114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.08

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