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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.11, 171.12 and 49.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.11, 171.12 and 49.12 is: 73.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.11 : 171.12 = 49.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.11/171.12 = 49.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.11x = 171.12 × 49.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.11x = 8,405.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,405.41/114.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.66

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