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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.75, 685.14 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.75, 685.14 and 114.75 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.75 : 685.14 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.75/685.14 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.75x = 685.14 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.75x = 78,619.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,619.82/456.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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