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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.69, 171.81 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.69, 171.81 and 76.08 is: 113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.69 : 171.81 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.69/171.81 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.69x = 171.81 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.69x = 13,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,071.30/114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.97

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