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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 171.73 and 76.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 171.73 and 76.15 is: 114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 171.73 = 76.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/171.73 = 76.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 171.73 × 76.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 13,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,077.24/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.06

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