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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.15, 171.18 and 52.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.15, 171.18 and 52.41 is: 78.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.15 : 171.18 = 52.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.15/171.18 = 52.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.15x = 171.18 × 52.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.15x = 8,971.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,971.54/114.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.59

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