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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.19, 171.33 and 56.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.19, 171.33 and 56.46 is: 84.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.19 : 171.33 = 56.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.19/171.33 = 56.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.19x = 171.33 × 56.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.19x = 9,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,672.29/114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.70

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