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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.55, 171.77 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.55, 171.77 and 75.44 is: 113.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.55 : 171.77 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.55/171.77 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.55x = 171.77 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.55x = 12,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958.33/114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.12

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