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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 171.22 and 37.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 171.22 and 37.11 is: 55.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 171.22 = 37.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/171.22 = 37.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 171.22 × 37.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 6,353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,353.81/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.66

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