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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.52, 171.40 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.52, 171.40 and 81.41 is: 121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.52 : 171.40 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.52/171.40 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.52x = 171.40 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.52x = 13,953.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,953.67/114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.84

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