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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 171.35 and 67.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 171.35 and 67.33 is: 101.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 171.35 = 67.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/171.35 = 67.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 171.35 × 67.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 11,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,537.13/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.05

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