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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.29, 171.47 and 49.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.29, 171.47 and 49.26 is: 73.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.29 : 171.47 = 49.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.29/171.47 = 49.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.29x = 171.47 × 49.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.29x = 8,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,446.06/114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.90

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