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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.29, 171.32 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.29, 171.32 and 73.74 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.29 : 171.32 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.29/171.32 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.29x = 171.32 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.29x = 12,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,631.97/114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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