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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.29, 171.24 and 75.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.29, 171.24 and 75.64 is: 113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.29 : 171.24 = 75.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.29/171.24 = 75.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.29x = 171.24 × 75.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.29x = 12,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,951.36/114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.32

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