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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.12, 171.15 and 49.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.12, 171.15 and 49.11 is: 73.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.12 : 171.15 = 49.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.12/171.15 = 49.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.12x = 171.15 × 49.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.12x = 8,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,405.18/114.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.65

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