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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.27, 171.14 and 56.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.27, 171.14 and 56.31 is: 84.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.27 : 171.14 = 56.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.27/171.14 = 56.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.27x = 171.14 × 56.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.27x = 9,637.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,637.46/114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.34

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