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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.27, 171.21 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.27, 171.21 and 68.61 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.27 : 171.21 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.27/171.21 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.27x = 171.21 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.27x = 11,746.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,746.72/114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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