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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.49, 171.75 and 45.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.49, 171.75 and 45.98 is: 68.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.49 : 171.75 = 45.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.49/171.75 = 45.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.49x = 171.75 × 45.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.49x = 7,896.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896.89/114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.97

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