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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.54, 171.77 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.54, 171.77 and 66.74 is: 100.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.54 : 171.77 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.54/171.77 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.54x = 171.77 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.54x = 11,463.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,463.93/114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.09

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