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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.55, 171.63 and 73.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.55, 171.63 and 73.97 is: 110.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.55 : 171.63 = 73.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.55/171.63 = 73.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.55x = 171.63 × 73.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.55x = 12,695.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,695.47/114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.83

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