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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 171.82 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 171.82 and 46.11 is: 69.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 171.82 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/171.82 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 171.82 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 7,922.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,922.62/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.10

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