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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.11, 171.04 and 45.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.11, 171.04 and 45.62 is: 68.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.11 : 171.04 = 45.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.11/171.04 = 45.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.11x = 171.04 × 45.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.11x = 7,802.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802.84/114.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.38

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