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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.04, 170.91 and 73.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.04, 170.91 and 73.37 is: 109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.04 : 170.91 = 73.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.04/170.91 = 73.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.04x = 170.91 × 73.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.04x = 12,540.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,540.09/114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.96

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