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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.05, 171.21 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.05, 171.21 and 73.55 is: 110.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.05 : 171.21 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.05/171.21 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.05x = 171.21 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.05x = 12,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592.50/114.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.41

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