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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.50, 171.32 and 75.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.50, 171.32 and 75.32 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.50 : 171.32 = 75.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.50/171.32 = 75.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.50x = 171.32 × 75.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.50x = 12,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,903.82/114.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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