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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.68, 171.81 and 69.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.68, 171.81 and 69.05 is: 103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.68 : 171.81 = 69.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.68/171.81 = 69.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.68x = 171.81 × 69.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.68x = 11,862.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,862.62/114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.45

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