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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 171.89 and 60.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 171.89 and 60.65 is: 90.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 171.89 = 60.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/171.89 = 60.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 171.89 × 60.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 10,424.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,424.83/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.93

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