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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.25, 171.43 and 49.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.25, 171.43 and 49.30 is: 73.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.25 : 171.43 = 49.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.25/171.43 = 49.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.25x = 171.43 × 49.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.25x = 8,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,451.50/114.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.97

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