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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.67, 171.92 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.67, 171.92 and 46.13 is: 69.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.67 : 171.92 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.67/171.92 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.67x = 171.92 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.67x = 7,930.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930.44/114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.16

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