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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.63, 171.85 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.63, 171.85 and 60.59 is: 90.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.63 : 171.85 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.63/171.85 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.63x = 171.85 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.63x = 10,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,412.39/114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.83

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