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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.56, 171.85 and 29.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.56, 171.85 and 29.06 is: 43.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.56 : 171.85 = 29.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.56/171.85 = 29.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.56x = 171.85 × 29.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.56x = 4,994.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994.32/114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.59

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