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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.22, 171.15 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.22, 171.15 and 68.48 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.22 : 171.15 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.22/171.15 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.22x = 171.15 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.22x = 11,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,720.35/114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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