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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.12, 171.04 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.12, 171.04 and 75.60 is: 113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.12 : 171.04 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.12/171.04 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.12x = 171.04 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.12x = 12,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,930.62/114.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.31

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