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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.43, 171.67 and 48.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.43, 171.67 and 48.55 is: 72.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.43 : 171.67 = 48.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.43/171.67 = 48.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.43x = 171.67 × 48.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.43x = 8,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,334.58/114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.84

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