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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.15, 171.27 and 45.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.15, 171.27 and 45.69 is: 68.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.15 : 171.27 = 45.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.15/171.27 = 45.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.15x = 171.27 × 45.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.15x = 7,825.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,825.33/114.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.55

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