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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.30, 171.32 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.30, 171.32 and 66.11 is: 99.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.30 : 171.32 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.30/171.32 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.30x = 171.32 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.30x = 11,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,324.78/114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.08

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