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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.43, 171.54 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.43, 171.54 and 73.86 is: 110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.43 : 171.54 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.43/171.54 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.43x = 171.54 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.43x = 12,669.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,669.94/114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.72

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