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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.33, 171.42 and 60.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.33, 171.42 and 60.27 is: 90.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.33 : 171.42 = 60.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.33/171.42 = 60.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.33x = 171.42 × 60.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.33x = 10,331.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,331.48/114.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.37

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