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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.59, 171.78 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.59, 171.78 and 46.16 is: 69.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.59 : 171.78 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.59/171.78 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.59x = 171.78 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.59x = 7,928.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928.51/114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.19

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