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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.27, 171.47 and 50.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.27, 171.47 and 50.14 is: 75.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.27 : 171.47 = 50.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.27/171.47 = 50.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.27x = 171.47 × 50.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.27x = 8,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,597.51/114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.24

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