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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.48, 171.53 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.48, 171.53 and 73.86 is: 110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.48 : 171.53 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.48/171.53 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.48x = 171.53 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.48x = 12,669.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,669.21/114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.67

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