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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.06, 170.94 and 49.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.06, 170.94 and 49.88 is: 74.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.06 : 170.94 = 49.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.06/170.94 = 49.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.06x = 170.94 × 49.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.06x = 8,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526.49/114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.75

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