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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.53, 171.81 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.53, 171.81 and 73.89 is: 110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.53 : 171.81 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.53/171.81 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.53x = 171.81 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.53x = 12,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,695.04/114.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.85

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