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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.12, 171.18 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.12, 171.18 and 45.61 is: 68.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.12 : 171.18 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.12/171.18 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.12x = 171.18 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.12x = 7,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806.66/114.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.41

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