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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.46, 171.51 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.46, 171.51 and 65.62 is: 98.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.46 : 171.51 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.46/171.51 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.46x = 171.51 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.46x = 11,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,254.49/114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.33

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