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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.60, 171.75 and 46.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.60, 171.75 and 46.03 is: 68.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.60 : 171.75 = 46.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.60/171.75 = 46.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.60x = 171.75 × 46.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.60x = 7,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,905.65/114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.98

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