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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.11, 171.28 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.11, 171.28 and 83.58 is: 125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.11 : 171.28 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.11/171.28 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.11x = 171.28 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.11x = 14,315.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,315.58/114.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.45

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