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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.68, 171.88 and 46.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.68, 171.88 and 46.12 is: 69.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.68 : 171.88 = 46.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.68/171.88 = 46.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.68x = 171.88 × 46.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.68x = 7,927.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,927.21/114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.13

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