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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.23, 171.23 and 45.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.23, 171.23 and 45.73 is: 68.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.23 : 171.23 = 45.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.23/171.23 = 45.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.23x = 171.23 × 45.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.23x = 7,830.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830.35/114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.55

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