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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.34, 171.28 and 75.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.34, 171.28 and 75.70 is: 113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.34 : 171.28 = 75.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.34/171.28 = 75.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.34x = 171.28 × 75.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.34x = 12,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,966.53/114.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.41

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