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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.19, 171.23 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.19, 171.23 and 42 is: 62.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.19 : 171.23 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.19/171.23 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.19x = 171.23 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.19x = 7,191.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,191.66/114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.98

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