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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.30, 171.54 and 60.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.30, 171.54 and 60.30 is: 90.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.30 : 171.54 = 60.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.30/171.54 = 60.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.30x = 171.54 × 60.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.30x = 10,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343.86/114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.50

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