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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.11, 171.13 and 41.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.11, 171.13 and 41.95 is: 62.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.11 : 171.13 = 41.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.11/171.13 = 41.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.11x = 171.13 × 41.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.11x = 7,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178.90/114.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.91

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