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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.54, 171.72 and 78.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.54, 171.72 and 78.45 is: 117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.54 : 171.72 = 78.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.54/171.72 = 78.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.54x = 171.72 × 78.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.54x = 13,471.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,471.43/114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.61

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