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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.81, 171.97 and 76.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.81, 171.97 and 76.15 is: 114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.81 : 171.97 = 76.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.81/171.97 = 76.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.81x = 171.97 × 76.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.81x = 13,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,095.52/114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.06

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