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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.28, 171.38 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.28, 171.38 and 60.14 is: 90.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.28 : 171.38 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.28/171.38 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.28x = 171.38 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.28x = 10,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,307.37/114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.20

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