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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.46, 171.34 and 75.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.46, 171.34 and 75.89 is: 113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.46 : 171.34 = 75.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.46/171.34 = 75.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.46x = 171.34 × 75.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.46x = 13,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,002.99/114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.60

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