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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.26, 171.32 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.26, 171.32 and 45.82 is: 68.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.26 : 171.32 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.26/171.32 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.26x = 171.32 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.26x = 7,848.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848.80/114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.69

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