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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.16, 103.56 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.16, 103.56 and 45.14 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.16 : 103.56 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.16/103.56 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.16x = 103.56 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.16x = 4,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674.70/69.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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