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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.11, 171.19 and 75.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.11, 171.19 and 75.70 is: 113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.11 : 171.19 = 75.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.11/171.19 = 75.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.11x = 171.19 × 75.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.11x = 12,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958.23/114.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.56

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