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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.09, 171.12 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.09, 171.12 and 45.63 is: 68.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.09 : 171.12 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.09/171.12 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.09x = 171.12 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.09x = 7,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,808.21/114.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.44

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