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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.20, 171.32 and 73.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.20, 171.32 and 73.64 is: 110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.20 : 171.32 = 73.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.20/171.32 = 73.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.20x = 171.32 × 73.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.20x = 12,616.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,616.00/114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.47

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