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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.52, 171.66 and 49.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.52, 171.66 and 49.57 is: 74.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.52 : 171.66 = 49.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.52/171.66 = 49.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.52x = 171.66 × 49.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.52x = 8,509.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,509.19/114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.30

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