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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.27, 171.40 and 42.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.27, 171.40 and 42.13 is: 63.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.27 : 171.40 = 42.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.27/171.40 = 42.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.27x = 171.40 × 42.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.27x = 7,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220.23/114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.18

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