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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.09, 171.02 and 79.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.09, 171.02 and 79.46 is: 119.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.09 : 171.02 = 79.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.09/171.02 = 79.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.09x = 171.02 × 79.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.09x = 13,588.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,588.85/114.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.11

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