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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.72, 171.97 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.72, 171.97 and 68.86 is: 103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.72 : 171.97 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.72/171.97 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.72x = 171.97 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.72x = 11,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,840.87/114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.21

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