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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.23, 171.26 and 37.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.23, 171.26 and 37.15 is: 55.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.23 : 171.26 = 37.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.23/171.26 = 37.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.23x = 171.26 × 37.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.23x = 6,362.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,362.31/114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.70

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