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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 171.99 and 60.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 171.99 and 60.55 is: 90.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 171.99 = 60.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/171.99 = 60.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 171.99 × 60.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 10,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,413.56/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.83

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