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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.57, 171.81 and 49.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.57, 171.81 and 49.55 is: 74.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.57 : 171.81 = 49.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.57/171.81 = 49.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.57x = 171.81 × 49.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.57x = 8,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512.33/114.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.30

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