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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.54, 171.62 and 73.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.54, 171.62 and 73.93 is: 110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.54 : 171.62 = 73.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.54/171.62 = 73.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.54x = 171.62 × 73.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.54x = 12,687.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,687.01/114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.76

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