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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.24, 171.12 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.24, 171.12 and 73.59 is: 110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.24 : 171.12 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.24/171.12 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.24x = 171.12 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.24x = 12,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592.72/114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.23

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