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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.66, 171.96 and 69.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.66, 171.96 and 69.28 is: 103.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.66 : 171.96 = 69.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.66/171.96 = 69.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.66x = 171.96 × 69.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.66x = 11,913.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,913.39/114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.90

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