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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.17, 171.12 and 50.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.17, 171.12 and 50.09 is: 75.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.17 : 171.12 = 50.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.17/171.12 = 50.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.17x = 171.12 × 50.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.17x = 8,571.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571.40/114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.08

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