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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.58, 171.72 and 46.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.58, 171.72 and 46.07 is: 69.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.58 : 171.72 = 46.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.58/171.72 = 46.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.58x = 171.72 × 46.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.58x = 7,910.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,910.93/114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.04

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