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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.26, 171.13 and 83.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.26, 171.13 and 83.75 is: 125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.26 : 171.13 = 83.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.26/171.13 = 83.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.26x = 171.13 × 83.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.26x = 14,331.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,331.72/114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.43

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