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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 171.91 and 56.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 171.91 and 56.95 is: 85.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 171.91 = 56.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/171.91 = 56.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 171.91 × 56.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 9,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,789.92/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.35

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