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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.33, 171.39 and 42.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.33, 171.39 and 42.14 is: 63.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.33 : 171.39 = 42.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.33/171.39 = 42.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.33x = 171.39 × 42.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.33x = 7,222.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222.37/114.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.17

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