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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.72, 171.88 and 60.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.72, 171.88 and 60.45 is: 90.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.72 : 171.88 = 60.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.72/171.88 = 60.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.72x = 171.88 × 60.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.72x = 10,389.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,389.99/114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.57

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