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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 171.28 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 171.28 and 45.77 is: 68.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 171.28 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/171.28 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 171.28 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 7,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,838.69/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.65

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