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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.64, 171.60 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.64, 171.60 and 76.04 is: 113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.64 : 171.60 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.64/171.60 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.64x = 171.60 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.64x = 13,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,048.46/114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.82

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