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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 170.85 and 48.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 170.85 and 48.97 is: 73.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 170.85 = 48.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/170.85 = 48.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 170.85 × 48.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 8,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,366.52/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.39

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