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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.83, 171.98 and 69.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.83, 171.98 and 69.15 is: 103.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.83 : 171.98 = 69.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.83/171.98 = 69.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.83x = 171.98 × 69.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.83x = 11,892.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,892.07/114.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.57

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