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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.10, 171.22 and 49.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.10, 171.22 and 49.97 is: 74.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.10 : 171.22 = 49.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.10/171.22 = 49.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.10x = 171.22 × 49.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.10x = 8,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556.17/114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.99

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