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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.58, 171.73 and 55.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.58, 171.73 and 55.98 is: 83.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.58 : 171.73 = 55.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.58/171.73 = 55.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.58x = 171.73 × 55.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.58x = 9,613.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,613.45/114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.90

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