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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.56, 171.63 and 75.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.56, 171.63 and 75.95 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.56 : 171.63 = 75.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.56/171.63 = 75.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.56x = 171.63 × 75.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.56x = 13,034.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,034.44/114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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