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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.38, 171.47 and 45.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.38, 171.47 and 45.83 is: 68.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.38 : 171.47 = 45.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.38/171.47 = 45.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.38x = 171.47 × 45.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.38x = 7,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,858.47/114.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.71

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