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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 171.96 and 56.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 171.96 and 56.85 is: 85.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 171.96 = 56.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/171.96 = 56.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 171.96 × 56.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 9,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,775.93/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.27

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