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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.55, 171.87 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.55, 171.87 and 68.87 is: 103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.55 : 171.87 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.55/171.87 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.55x = 171.87 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.55x = 11,836.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,836.69/114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.33

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