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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.19, 171.38 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.19, 171.38 and 45.84 is: 68.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.19 : 171.38 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.19/171.38 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.19x = 171.38 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.19x = 7,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,856.06/114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.80

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