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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.23, 171.45 and 78.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.23, 171.45 and 78.19 is: 117.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.23 : 171.45 = 78.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.23/171.45 = 78.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.23x = 171.45 × 78.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.23x = 13,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,405.25/114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.35

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