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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.35, 171.28 and 56.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.35, 171.28 and 56.40 is: 84.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.35 : 171.28 = 56.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.35/171.28 = 56.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.35x = 171.28 × 56.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.35x = 9,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,659.38/114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.47

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