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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.10, 171.27 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.10, 171.27 and 77.43 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.10 : 171.27 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.10/171.27 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.10x = 171.27 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.10x = 13,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,261.44/114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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