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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.11, 171.21 and 56.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.11, 171.21 and 56.33 is: 84.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.11 : 171.21 = 56.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.11/171.21 = 56.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.11x = 171.21 × 56.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.11x = 9,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644.90/114.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.52

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