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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.20, 171.28 and 37.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.20, 171.28 and 37.14 is: 55.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.20 : 171.28 = 37.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.20/171.28 = 37.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.20x = 171.28 × 37.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.20x = 6,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,361.25/114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.70

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