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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.02, 171.08 and 49.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.02, 171.08 and 49.04 is: 73.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.02 : 171.08 = 49.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.02/171.08 = 49.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.02x = 171.08 × 49.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.02x = 8,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,388.66/114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.58

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