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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.58, 171.90 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.58, 171.90 and 46.11 is: 69.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.58 : 171.90 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.58/171.90 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.58x = 171.90 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.58x = 7,926.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,926.31/114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.18

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