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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.44, 171.62 and 45.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.44, 171.62 and 45.98 is: 68.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.44 : 171.62 = 45.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.44/171.62 = 45.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.44x = 171.62 × 45.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.44x = 7,891.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,891.09/114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.95

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