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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.22, 171.12 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.22, 171.12 and 68.58 is: 102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.22 : 171.12 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.22/171.12 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.22x = 171.12 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.22x = 11,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,735.41/114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.74

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