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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 171.03 and 56.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 171.03 and 56.27 is: 84.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 171.03 = 56.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/171.03 = 56.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 171.03 × 56.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 9,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,624.29/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.32

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