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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.75, 171.91 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.75, 171.91 and 68.93 is: 103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.75 : 171.91 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.75/171.91 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.75x = 171.91 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.75x = 11,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,849.76/114.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.27

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