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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.25, 171.35 and 41.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.25, 171.35 and 41.11 is: 61.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.25 : 171.35 = 41.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.25/171.35 = 41.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.25x = 171.35 × 41.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.25x = 7,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044.52/114.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.66

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