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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 171.23 and 42.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 171.23 and 42.10 is: 63.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 171.23 = 42.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/171.23 = 42.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 171.23 × 42.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 7,208.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,208.78/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.16

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