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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.60, 171.99 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.60, 171.99 and 114.11 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.60 : 171.99 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.60/171.99 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.60x = 171.99 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.60x = 19,624.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,624.92/114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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