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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.45, 171.33 and 73.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.45, 171.33 and 73.79 is: 110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.45 : 171.33 = 73.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.45/171.33 = 73.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.45x = 171.33 × 73.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.45x = 12,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,642.44/114.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.46

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