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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 171.89 and 56.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 171.89 and 56.80 is: 85.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 171.89 = 56.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/171.89 = 56.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 171.89 × 56.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 9,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,763.50/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.19

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