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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 171.13 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 171.13 and 73.59 is: 110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 171.13 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/171.13 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 171.13 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 12,592.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592.23/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.33

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