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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.25, 171.37 and 45.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.25, 171.37 and 45.80 is: 68.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.25 : 171.37 = 45.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.25/171.37 = 45.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.25x = 171.37 × 45.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.25x = 7,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848.75/114.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.70

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