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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.43, 171.52 and 56.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.43, 171.52 and 56.57 is: 84.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.43 : 171.52 = 56.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.43/171.52 = 56.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.43x = 171.52 × 56.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.43x = 9,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,701.89/114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.79

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