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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.58, 171.83 and 46.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.58, 171.83 and 46.09 is: 69.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.58 : 171.83 = 46.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.58/171.83 = 46.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.58x = 171.83 × 46.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.58x = 7,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,918.79/114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.11

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