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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.48, 171.52 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.48, 171.52 and 85.66 is: 128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.48 : 171.52 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.48/171.52 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.48x = 171.52 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.48x = 14,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,691.76/114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.33

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