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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.21, 171.38 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.21, 171.38 and 73.58 is: 110.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.21 : 171.38 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.21/171.38 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.21x = 171.38 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.21x = 12,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,609.47/114.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.41

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