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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.39, 171.35 and 75.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.39, 171.35 and 75.77 is: 113.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.39 : 171.35 = 75.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.39/171.35 = 75.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.39x = 171.35 × 75.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.39x = 12,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,983.24/114.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.50

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