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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.13, 171.10 and 68.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.13, 171.10 and 68.37 is: 102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.13 : 171.10 = 68.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.13/171.10 = 68.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.13x = 171.10 × 68.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.13x = 11,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,696.91/114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.49

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