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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.42, 171.66 and 50.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.42, 171.66 and 50.28 is: 75.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.42 : 171.66 = 50.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.42/171.66 = 50.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.42x = 171.66 × 50.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.42x = 8,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631.06/114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.43

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