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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.63, 171.95 and 66.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.63, 171.95 and 66.51 is: 99.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.63 : 171.95 = 66.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.63/171.95 = 66.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.63x = 171.95 × 66.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.63x = 11,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,436.06/114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.77

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