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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.27, 171.06 and 75.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.27, 171.06 and 75.68 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.27 : 171.06 = 75.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.27/171.06 = 75.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.27x = 171.06 × 75.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.27x = 12,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,944.97/114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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