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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.29, 171.68 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.29, 171.68 and 73.75 is: 110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.29 : 171.68 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.29/171.68 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.29x = 171.68 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.29x = 12,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,661.40/114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.78

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