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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.04, 171.05 and 49.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.04, 171.05 and 49.90 is: 74.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.04 : 171.05 = 49.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.04/171.05 = 49.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.04x = 171.05 × 49.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.04x = 8,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,535.40/114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.85

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