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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.32, 171.48 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.32, 171.48 and 45.86 is: 68.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.32 : 171.48 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.32/171.48 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.32x = 171.48 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.32x = 7,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,863.22/114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.79

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