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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.49, 171.46 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.49, 171.46 and 68.73 is: 102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.49 : 171.46 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.49/171.46 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.49x = 171.46 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.49x = 11,784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,784.27/114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.93

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