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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.22, 171.37 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.22, 171.37 and 60.15 is: 90.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.22 : 171.37 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.22/171.37 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.22x = 171.37 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.22x = 10,307.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,307.91/114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.25

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