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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.42, 171.23 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.42, 171.23 and 68.79 is: 102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.42 : 171.23 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.42/171.23 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.42x = 171.23 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.42x = 11,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,778.57/114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.94

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