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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.15, 171.51 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.15, 171.51 and 68.52 is: 102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.15 : 171.51 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.15/171.51 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.15x = 171.51 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.15x = 11,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,751.87/114.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.95

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