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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.32, 171.41 and 75.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.32, 171.41 and 75.76 is: 113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.32 : 171.41 = 75.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.32/171.41 = 75.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.32x = 171.41 × 75.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.32x = 12,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,986.02/114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.59

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