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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.66, 171.99 and 42.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.66, 171.99 and 42.51 is: 63.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.66 : 171.99 = 42.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.66/171.99 = 42.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.66x = 171.99 × 42.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.66x = 7,311.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,311.29/114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.77

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