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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.31, 171.50 and 42.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.31, 171.50 and 42.16 is: 63.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.31 : 171.50 = 42.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.31/171.50 = 42.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.31x = 171.50 × 42.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.31x = 7,230.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,230.44/114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.25

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