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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.12, 513.18 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.12, 513.18 and 114.12 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.12 : 513.18 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.12/513.18 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.12x = 513.18 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.12x = 58,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,564.10/342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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