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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.09, 171.13 and 28.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.09, 171.13 and 28.59 is: 42.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.09 : 171.13 = 28.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.09/171.13 = 28.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.09x = 171.13 × 28.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.09x = 4,891.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891.93/114.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.88

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