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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.24, 171.30 and 50.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.24, 171.30 and 50.04 is: 75.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.24 : 171.30 = 50.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.24/171.30 = 50.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.24x = 171.30 × 50.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.24x = 8,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571.85/114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.03

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