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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.16, 171.19 and 45.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.16, 171.19 and 45.67 is: 68.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.16 : 171.19 = 45.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.16/171.19 = 45.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.16x = 171.19 × 45.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.16x = 7,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,818.25/114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.48

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