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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.33, 171.57 and 50.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.33, 171.57 and 50.20 is: 75.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.33 : 171.57 = 50.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.33/171.57 = 50.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.33x = 171.57 × 50.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.33x = 8,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,613.26/114.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.34

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