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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.37, 171.52 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.37, 171.52 and 66.25 is: 99.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.37 : 171.52 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.37/171.52 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.37x = 171.52 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.37x = 11,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,363.20/114.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.35

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